After straightening, compare the pin height to its neighbor. For example, pin A1 (VSS) should be exactly level with pin A2 (VDDCR_SOC). A height difference of 0.5mm will cause no contact.
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Look at our exclusive diagram . Bent pins near U2 (SATA) won't affect your GPU; bent pins near C12 (PCIe Lane 15) will disable your second M.2 slot. After straightening, compare the pin height to its neighbor
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