Would this cause a problem with the CPU?

Ryin · 21 Feb 2009 at 20:44

My CPU came packaged in a black material, I'm not sure what it's called. Although the material is there to protect the pins, some has worn off and stuck itself around the pins on my CPU. Would this cause any problems with my system? I'll try to provide pictures if requested.

Ryin · 21 Feb 2009 at 20:59

When I say stuck, I don't mean stuck to a point where it won't come off. I haven't tried yet as I've been advised not to touch the pins. I will try to upload pictures within 2 hours.

Ryin · 21 Feb 2009 at 22:19

Mr.Nick said:
Is it some sort of foam? Or like black plastic from a bottle?

It's a black foam, but it's quite rough.

Ryin · 21 Feb 2009 at 23:04

BigBruiserAl said:
I asume its the soft material to stop the pins touching anything while transit, should be a kind a rough soft texture. If its almost melted on as said due to temps i would send it back, but if the the pins have just torn some off make your earthed and pick it really carfully

Yeah it's just torn some off, I'll pick it off then, thanks.