Covering the "Do Not Cover This Hole"

[dban23]

Just replaced my internal Macbook Pro 15.4" harddrive with a travelstar 500gb 7200k. However the "do not cover this hole" hole is covered by what I have read is for the internal bluetooth.
Now, I'm pretty sure I can just leave the hole exposed if I strap the bluetooth thing down using some of that yellow sticky tape which Apple use elsewhere inside the computer. Is this a good tactic? Is there a name for this type of tape?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Dan.

 

[Exana]

You can also use regular double side tape or better thermal resistant one.

 

[codymac]

I don't recall seeing any yellow tape in any Apple laptops I've owned.

Yellow or amber? If it's a translucent amber I'd guess Kapton (polyimide) tape. If it's yellow, it's probably just tape.

Use whatever is convenient.

 

[vincenz]

No advice here, but good choice on the hard drive.

 

[drambuie]

Don't worry about it. The hole is there for air pressure equalization as the drive heats and cools. By "do not cover", they are referring to putting tape or anything that will make a tight seal on the hole, sufficient to prevent the pressure equalization. Another component touching it will still allow air movement.