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Bent pin on LED/Inverter Connector on Logicboard

In the process of replacing the LCD, I managed to incorrectly seat the LED/inverter power connector. I now have a pin that is bent so badly that it's shaped like a hook. By the looks of the pin, these pins must be pretty heavy duty -- but I'm afraid I'm going to snap it if I bend it back. I was thinking of using some micro pliers or something similar. Or possibly heating up the pin to make it more malleable. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Here's a picture of my situation:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5593919/bentpin....

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Cross your fingers!

Try to straighten the pin with a pair of small pliers. Heating it would not help here.

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I've fixed a few issues like this before (3 I think), micro pliers are the way to go. don't heat it up, you might damage something else.

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