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Thanks for that extra clarification. And, I do not handle mobos with unprotected pins except for a few seconds to gently insert the CPU into the socket with pin1 alignment. So it remains a mystery. I will be happy (even with the $100 extra) when and if it boots after the RMA. Going on third week of the RMA process.Hmm; My eyes are not young anymore, so my unaided eyes couldn't see the pin damage before or after? But, how are motherboard boxes sealed? Mine just had a clear/round/plasticky 3/4-inch diameter sticker that taped two edges of the box together.
Thanks for that extra clarification. And, I do not handle mobos with unprotected pins except for a few seconds to gently insert the CPU into the socket with pin1 alignment. So it remains a mystery. I will be happy (even with the $100 extra) when and if it boots after the RMA. Going on third week of the RMA process.
Hmm; My eyes are not young anymore, so my unaided eyes couldn't see the pin damage before or after? But, how are motherboard boxes sealed? Mine just had a clear/round/plasticky 3/4-inch diameter sticker that taped two edges of the box together.
