Seagate 40Gig HDD, do I remove the rubber 'clamshell'?

[Lancelot]

Just got myself an extra 40Gig 5400rpm U-series Seagate drive today for data, mp3 and image storage. I has a thin rubber 'clamshell' around it. You can mount the drive with the rubber on, and the Seagate sticker with all the specs. etc. is also on it. But doesn't a harddrive produce heat? And doesn't rubber insulate heat?! So should I remove it?! I cannot find anything about this on the Seagate site. They only claim to have 70% less RMA's for transport and handling damages since they started to use this rubber shell. Not anywhere is it stated to remove it upon install! The thing is I have a little heatsink on my main 7200rpm drive's largest chip, and this new drive is completely covered up!!!

[Wa11y]

If you're worried about your warranty (and let's face it, that's what ALL overclockers worry about first!:rolleyes: ), then leave it on. If you're not worried about being able to replace it later, grab a razor or very sharp knife and get cuttin'. I have a Seagate right in front of me, and it seems to be on mostly by pressure. I'm assuming you could either stretch it off, or cut it off.