> While I can't vouch for whether the pins will straighten back up > without breaking, what I would try is get some hobby shop tubing with > an inside diameter that will just slip over a good pin while still > having clearance from the adjacent pins. Then slip it over the bent > pins, straightening as needed while you gently push down. I would > suggest using a brass tube rather than aluminum so the metal doesn't > transfer over to the gold pins. Take the CPU in with you when you go > for sizing. Good luck.
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