Any possible problems with this?

DCFan2004 · Post by **DCFan2004** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 9:15 pm

Ok so i just did the modem LED mod, and to get it to fit in the plastic case i took out a piece of the heat shielding. Does anyone think this should matter? By the way I took off the piece thats closet to the plastic not the one thats close to the extension plug.

Ex-Cyber · Post by **Ex-Cyber** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 9:20 pm

I think the shielding is more for RF interference than heat, as modern modem chipsets don't generate a tremendous amount of heat. Just taking out a small piece shouldn't be a problem AFAIK.

riva16 · Post by **riva16** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 9:20 pm

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riva16 · Post by **riva16** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 9:20 pm

You know that noise a dog makes when it tilts it's head in confusion? Thats what I'm doing... right NOW!!!

DCFan2004 · Post by **DCFan2004** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 9:27 pm

Im talking about the two metal pieces that encase the modem. Not sure if they really are heat shielding, but thats what i called them.

hearld500 · Post by **hearld500** » Wed Jul 14, 2004 11:44 pm

I wouldn't worry about it.
I think the metal is just a protective cover.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 3:05 am

There erm some digital signal that can interfere with other stuff sheilding

Disheveled DrFreeze · Post by **Disheveled DrFreeze** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 6:46 am

its anti interference shielding, taking it out may cause the modem to malfunction, or in a worst case scenario, it might cause your DC itself to flip once the modem is turned on, due to interference caused by the modem

DCFan2004 · Post by **DCFan2004** » Thu Jul 15, 2004 8:34 am

ok then I'm all set because i dont use the modem at all.