JH> JH>adhesive out around ther edges of the overall chip.

JH> TW> For what purpose? I fail to see the need at all.

JH>For the purpose I stated in my original posting - -  to be able to
JH>remove a cpu+heatsink and fan combo from a test mainboard and move it
JH>to another mainboard to be tested, without having to rework the cpu to
JH>hs&f thermal compound interface..

 Sorry that point got lost i nthe Discussion. But most Heatsinks hang
 over and you cannot use the ZIF socket lever don't they?
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