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To: Mani1 who wrote (5458)	8/17/2000 5:20:07 PM
From: Joe NYC	Respond to of 275872

Mani, The pressure from the spring is very different than a pound of metal being attached to the board. Every time a computer is turned around there is jerk to the package. I see what you mean. Re <<If you read some hardware newsgroups, it actually is a problem>> What is? The pressure needed if the heatsink is not perfectly flat, there is more pressure on one end which may result in cracking. Joe PS: Am I the only one who hates the springs on the heatsinks? I have seen some heatsinks that have screws attached to the springs that can be tighten with a screwdriver. I hate using my bare hands on the springs.