Question M.2 sticker - should i remove the stickers?

[thegame21]

Hi TH,
I am quite confused, should I remove the stickers? Or just the green one only?



Mobo : z490f

image:
https://ibb.co/W2NDcNq

https://ibb.co/bvqs7f

 

[parker_307]

check to see if it says warranty void if removed. Its generally fine if you leave them.

 

[dwd999]

Hi TH,
I am quite confused, should I remove the stickers? Or just the green one only?



Mobo : z490f

image:
https://ibb.co/W2NDcNq

https://ibb.co/bvqs7f

There are 2 components; there is the heat distribution pad which is the thicker one that looks like a stick of gum and appears to be green in your picture; and there is a protective film, the thinner one that looks like cellophane which covers the heat pad to keep it from drying out and getting stuck on other things before you use it. This appears to be the blue film in your picture. The green heat distribution pad must remain as that is the heat spreader necessary to help cool the m.2.