Rubber Pads on a 1.33

[Livevirus]

While changing the heatsink and fan on my AMD 1.33 I lost one of the rubber pads off the top of the CPU. Anyone know where I can get one of these ? Does it have to be on there?

[Tacoman667]

You should get a shim, a copper one at that. It will definitely help not crack the core. I wouldn't use one unless I could not get a replacement for those rubber feet. In your case I say use it unless you want to go get a new CPU. Just my suggestion...

[cybergump]

Same thing happen to me last week.A guy contacted me and is sending me 3.I will send you one when i get them.He lives in UK but he has already mailed them out,Should get them this week.

[Tacoman667]

Would71 (Jun 29, 2001 11:30 p.m.):
Shims are garbage. Please don't screw up your CPU further by playing with one. I'm sorry, but this is poor advice on the part of those who'd tell you to get one.

I only suggested it so he doesn't crack his core. They are crap but I'd rather not crack that precious core.

[!-=sky=-!]

hmmm
i ripped the rubber pads off on my duron the first time i saw them as i thought they were unnecessary but my thing still works fine........no cracks or anything

[Livevirus]

Thank you guys for all the great feedback!!