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.

Pav89 · 21 Feb 2009 at 20:45

Ryin said:
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.

If this stuff has stuck itself to the pins, I would send it back.

Pleeease try and get pictures!

Kennysevenfold · 21 Feb 2009 at 20:55

Ryin said:
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.

sounds like it has been stored in a far too high temp place, i wouldnt attempt to use it mate, call up the store you bought it from.

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.

Kennysevenfold · 21 Feb 2009 at 21:02

Ryin said:
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.

good idea mate, better off seeing the problem and take it from there.!

Mr.Nick · 21 Feb 2009 at 21:54

Is it some sort of foam? Or like black plastic from a bottle?

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.

BigBruiserAl · 21 Feb 2009 at 22:55

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

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.