https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272573#M4810 <P>I recently purchased a core i5 750 processor. I installed the processor correctly, but on further inspection, I noticed one of the gold pads on the bottom of the cpu was gone. I was wondering what affect this would have on my computer, and if it would still work correctly.</P> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:53:41 GMT idata 2010-01-24T20:53:41Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272573#M4810 <P>I recently purchased a core i5 750 processor. I installed the processor correctly, but on further inspection, I noticed one of the gold pads on the bottom of the cpu was gone. I was wondering what affect this would have on my computer, and if it would still work correctly.</P> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:53:41 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272573#M4810 idata 2010-01-24T20:53:41Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272574#M4811 <P>It could, it all depends which pad and what function the pad has....</P> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:13:47 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272574#M4811 idata 2010-01-25T11:13:47Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272575#M4812 <P></P><P>Heres a picture of it. I've looked for a diagram that says what all the pads do, but I cant seem to find one. Do you know of anyplace?</P> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:39:34 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272575#M4812 idata 2010-01-25T17:39:34Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272576#M4813 <P>I'd return it, it might work but they should all be there.</P> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:27:41 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/core-i5-problem/m-p/272576#M4813 idata 2010-02-06T17:27:41Z