In process of dismantling an older PC and just noticed that there is a hole drill in one corner of the Heatspreader. I know for a fact that some of the arctic silver used as a TIM will have got into this hole. Is this going to cause any problems when the chip is used again? Is the hole normal?
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Intel P4 Prescott hole in Heatspreader
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Have you any photos of the problem?
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Yes its normal.
No it wont be a problem.
No it wont be a problem.
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If it looks like this you're OK:
That's a prescott-core celeron but you get the idea.
That's a prescott-core celeron but you get the idea.
No really, the hole is supposed to be there, my P4 Northwood has it too. 