In a message dated 12/7/02 8:21:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Then your specific zif had a heat dissipating die cover over the actual cpu and resistors. >>
Nope, not in this case, although there were some pads present which *could* have accepted SMD components. But, these weren't "stuffed". And I would surely know an SMD device if I saw one as at my former employer we designed and produced the very first all-LSI, all-SMD mainframe computer ... nearly 30 years ago. >> The cushion/washer has no heat dissipation properties. >> No disagreement here. >> If there is space, then you need to get a tube of silicon (or ask your local Apple service center if they would provide you with enough to cover the die, they usually will). >> Actually, I use a far better product ... a silver-bearing heat-transfer compound. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
