The drive mounts directly onto the CPU stiffener (the mounting screws connect the CPU stiffener directly to the drive frame). It IS in contact with it. I don't know how much closer your friend wants it to get. FYI, the original drive that came with my 2300 didn't touch anywhere but the mounting contacts either. There is no CPU stiffener frame under the drive for it to touch (even if there were, the bottom of the drive is all circuit board with few metallic points to transfer heat). Further, there is a copper shield that covers the drive and attaches to the CPU stiffener. I always thought it was an EM shield of some sort (and it may well be), but since copper is a good conductor of energy, I'll assume that it also transfers a goodly amount of heat from the top of the drive (heat rises doesn't it?) to the CPU stiffener as well. I wouldn't really worry about this ... unless someone proves me wrong. :-) Iain Bruce wrote: > Someone has raised the issue of upgrading the 2300c HD with a slim > drive (12mm) instead of 17mm due to the possibility of lack of > contact of the slimmer drive with the CPU stiffener, which should > otherwise act as a heat sink. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> X-Router | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH120.html> Midwest Mac Parts <http://www.midwestmac.com> | After-market parts for Macs. Fix your ticking dock for $59 w/ trade-in of PS. 888-356-1104 PowerBook Guy is | Click here! Everything PowerBook! | http://www.powerbookguy.com
