Help with a computer dilemma.

well you will have to replace the processor with a new one since there is no way to repair the broken legs of the IC

I realy don't know what I can help to you.

I agree with the others, you may need to replace the CPU. Also, dusting the compter doesn't need anything to be removed. It's safer not to remove any parts if you're not really that familiar. For replacing the processor, if it's a high end processor, it would be expensive, please don't buy a refurbished one. If it's not a high end one you can find it cheap on online shops. You can try visiting http://www.newegg.com - this site has some of the lowest prices when it comes to computer parts.

You could try to striaghten the ones left but I am sure you need all the pins on a processor for it to work depending upon what brand and the speed you could do a search and find some cheap I got a cpu for almost nonthing it seemed not so long ago I have found that newegg has alot of really good and cheap stuff,you might check with them I am sorry to hear about the trouble I understand when the cpu gets damaged it is terrible.Good luck

Probably the CPU was put back in the wrong way and didn't fit properly, this would cause the pins to nbend then fall off. You would also need to wear a static wrist band as CPU's are damaged by static electricity. New CPU's are coming doen in price all the time, and I would think if yours needed cleaning then it would not be a new one. You shouldn't need to take out the CPU for cleaning anyway, you can get aerosol cans of compressed air which combined with a computer vacuum cleaner would clean the inside of your computer without damaging any of the components.

A member of my family, removed the processing unit from a friend's computer. This person was cleaning the computer of dust. Some how the processor became damaged (details of how it happened were not offered). In an attempt to straighten the pins, some fell off

Sorry, but I don't know much about computers to help you out here. Good luck with your problem, hopefully it'll be taken care off soon.

I'm not sure what processor it was, but I do know yes they can be costly to replace..Like you have been told don't buy a refurbished one as it can go out anytime as your not sure how long someone else had it. And there is way to repair them once the pins are damaged.. Do you have a Frys in your area?? Or go online and check out the prices at Frys.com as they are pretty good on prices. Besure you are getting the right one also to match with the board. So check the processor out for the info...

I think it will low cost when you buy parts in lalasia, bankok. because they have cheap parts. there is no problrm at all. try countries. and try indian ebay also, in there you can buy cheap product also. if you can buy only cpu damage part i think it also available in there.

See where my knowlegde is concern it can be straigten but tell some H/W engineer 2 do this. And if not then dont go for new processor. U better go for 2nd hand one. Bcoz its will not cost too much & new will be costly.

Well u have already done the damage, u have no option, so what suggestion I can suggest !

you should buy another computer.. it is not so expensive in days of today..

If the pins are damaged then there is no choice now but to replace it. Obviously you could go for an Identical CPU but you should take this opportunity to check if it is possible to upgrade the CPU for a faster more powerful one. To do this you will need to identify the motherboard and check the manual to see what type of processeor (AMD , INTEL) and what type (how many pins , bus speed etc) the motherboard will accept. You may be able to increase the life of this pc.

You know the processor is very sensetive part of the computer.dont do it again....

I don't think if the pins are fallen or it has bend then it can be straighten.Also you should contact the manufacturer of the CPU.If there is no way they can help then you have nothing left as option rather going for a new one.I would recommend that please don't go for a repaired one as they will be prone to damage in the future so as how amount we will spend to get it repaired and maintaining it in the future it is best option to for a new processor..

WHICH PROCESSOR WAS THAT MAY BE I CAN TELL YOU THE EXACT PRICE