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NVMe SSD: do I need to take the sticker off before applying the heatsink? - Storage Devices - Linus Tech Tips
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Do I have to remove the sticker from my NVMe ssd to cool it with the M.2 Shield from my motherboard? I am new with M.2 SSDs so I don't know. :
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NVMe SSD: do I need to take the sticker off before applying the heatsink? - Storage Devices - Linus Tech Tips
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