https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Manufacture-error/m-p/1707017#M85177 Picked up this from Bestbuy yesterday and spotted something interesting! All manufacture seals are intact. I could return it and order a new one. Should I just open and install it as normal? Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:27:49 GMT KeenGG 2025-08-02T03:27:49Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Manufacture-error/m-p/1707017#M85177 Picked up this from Bestbuy yesterday and spotted something interesting! All manufacture seals are intact. I could return it and order a new one. Should I just open and install it as normal? Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:27:49 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Manufacture-error/m-p/1707017#M85177 KeenGG 2025-08-02T03:27:49Z https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Manufacture-error/m-p/1707019#M85178 <P>Why did you even purchase it?&nbsp; Did you not notice the packaging when you held the item at Best Buy?</P><P>Sounds like a case of buyer's remorse.&nbsp; If you do not trust what is in your hand, take it back to Best Buy.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)<BR />[AI is the same as snake-oil]</P> Sat, 02 Aug 2025 03:38:31 GMT https://community.intel.com/t5/Mobile-and-Desktop-Processors/Manufacture-error/m-p/1707019#M85178 AlHill 2025-08-02T03:38:31Z