[Duo2400] 230 "heatsink" in a 280

[ElBrio at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/14/03 7:37:04 AM, macfreak4 at softhome.net writes:

<< I have a 280 that, when I was "assembling" it, I had to use a 230 
"heatsink frame"  (the silver one?  I can't think of another word to 
describe it)  Will this damage the logicboard and/or cpu?  I heard of 
people's stories about 2300s that almost went bad because of the 
wrong "heatsink frame". >>

Andrew...as long as the CPU is making good contact to the sink area over the 
CPU, then you're OK.  If it does not touch, then you need to get some thermal 
transfer material in there.  I've actually seen folks use AL foil with some 
thermal grease (available at Radio Shack) which worked fine.  Also, RatShack 
does have (or used to have) thermal transfer pads for Intel CPUs.  One cut down 
would also work well.  As the PPC chip generates a bit more heat, Apple put a 
thermal "wing" on the CPU...in fact, I may have one kicking around.  Overkill 
for the 280, but if you want it, I'll mail it out to you.  Email me off-list.

The OTHER Andrew (heh!)