Replacing Motherboard Socket

Guest · Jun 7, 2014

Is it possible to completely replace a motherboard socket 1150? I think 2 or 3 pins have completely broken off, with a few others a bit bent, but could I replace the whole socket?

i7Baby · Jun 7, 2014

No - not yourself. But you can put it in for repair by the manufacturer.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 7, 2014

Would cost almost the same as a new board.

Expensive repair ,. buying a new board is the only option.

Guest · Jun 7, 2014

i7Baby :

I did ask MSI what it would cost but they said they wouldn't do paid repairs. I am waiting upon a reply as to whether they will fix it under warranty - I am doubtful.

Guest · Jun 7, 2014

so, is there any way to get the socket replaced?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 7, 2014

Bent pins won't be fixed under warranty.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 7, 2014

The cost in most situations is more than a new board .

Guest · Jun 7, 2014

yeah, that's what I thought.

Guest · Jun 7, 2014

So, is there any way of getting it fixed?

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 7, 2014

No , because it's cheaper to buy a new one . and there's no way it will fall under warranty.

Guest · Jun 7, 2014

Right, OK then. I guess I just have an expensive paper weight.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jun 7, 2014

Yes , I have an Arock board in my basement that my son bent the pins on , don't feel bad it's a $169.99 paperweight.

It happens ....Sorry this happened to you.

Guest · Jun 7, 2014

Nothing I can do about it now, but thanks anyway

cub_fanatic · Jun 7, 2014

...unless you have a BGA rework station just sitting around doing nothing in your garage, sell it on ebay for parts and just buy another one. Someone with a BGA machine would probably buy it off you. Once you have that machine and know what temps to set it at and how long, it is actually an easy process. The only problem is those machines are around $5,000 to $25,000. And, no, you can't use a $20 heat gun. Trust me. Just ask my old Xbox 360 motherboard that I tried that on several years ago.

i7Baby · Jun 7, 2014

If you send it me with a check for $700 I will repair it and send it back as good as new.

Guest · Jun 11, 2014

MSI have said they will replace it under warranty, though I'd need to do it through the retailer, but i got it off eBay...

i7Baby · Jun 11, 2014

How much for? It can cost as much to rma a motherboard as to buy another one sometimes. Plus ther can be a 6 week wait to get it back. And if it is seen as a non-warranty repair, they will charge you extra.

Guest · Jun 11, 2014

This is the email they sent me after i sent them pictures of the socket:

" board can be accepted under warranty.

But you will need to return it through the dealer.

Also do let them know that we will accept it, without any additional costs, otherwise they might refuse to help you"

however, i am stuck, because i got it off eBay

i7Baby · Jun 11, 2014

Looks like you're back to just buying a replacement. Maybe not off eBay this time.

Guest · Jun 11, 2014

i7Baby :

yeah

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