Installing M.2 on Motherboard question?

[Deleted member 251651]

I will probably sound stupid, but anyways......new PC builder problems!!!

Do I need to remove the protective film on the thermal pads in the M.2 slots on motherboard even if I am NOT using a drive in that slot?

Is there a risk of it melting and creating a mess and fire hazard if I leave it on?

Since case temperature will be high anyway with all the new high power GPU's and that?

TYIA

 

[Deleted member 251651]

No need to remove them no. Not even remotely close to a fire hazard, even if you had an M.2 drive in there hitting 100C it wouldn't catch fire with the film on there.

Sarcasm again!!

100C??? The plastic film would definatley melt in the M.2 drive bay! I Think I should remove the film even if I am not installing a drive in that slot......

 

[Deleted member 251651]

I'm just reading through my manual
here's your answer

Thanks, but that still does not answer the question. I want to know if I need to remove the plastic protective film from the motherboard or/and heatsink if I am NOT installing an M.2 drive in a particular M.2 drive bay. You obviously need to remove the film if you are installing a drive in the drive bay. The bundled rubber is there to install only on one sided M.2 so it does not bend. As far as I can see it does not mention anything in the manual about weather you need to remove the film or not if you are NOT INSTALLING and M.2 drive in a particular drive bay...??