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Title: Matrix Suggetion To New Installers
Post by: tarunmann on December 12, 2002, 12:08:00 PM

Speaking of tape. I just installed EvoX2.5/Matrix last night. Aside from the expected frustration from alignment, I was able to get it up and running. I didn't use any tape at all...is it really a necessity?

Title: Matrix Suggetion To New Installers
Post by: xbox_freak!! on December 12, 2002, 12:37:00 PM

some do but i've had my matriX working since mid november.....with no tape

Title: Matrix Suggetion To New Installers
Post by: yourstruly on December 12, 2002, 01:02:00 PM

The tape is not technically necesary,

All it does is keep the washer lined up.... if the washer gets too badly mis-aligned it can short the matrix and fry it.

Title: Matrix Suggetion To New Installers
Post by: tarunmann on December 12, 2002, 01:19:00 PM

Hmmm. how badly can it get misaligned if i've screwed it down with a #6 X 1/2" screw. All its doing is sitting there. I guess maybe with some sudden movements it could get misaligned. I guess until the next time I feel like realigning my chip I'll put the tape. Scotch Tape? Electrical Tape? I dont want the tape to melt on the mobo.

Title: Matrix Suggetion To New Installers
Post by: knowledgeiv on December 12, 2002, 02:12:00 PM

The tape is there just to hold the washer in place until you secure it.  The tape is not necessary.

There is an alternate ground point, so the ground at the screw is only secondary.