Thanks for the reply. I found a place online that sells 1mm pads; however, it seems that the supplied pad is already 1.4mm, so maybe a 2mm pad is in order? Also, if the glued side really should be towards the case, then perhaps the FAQ needs tweaking: Q9: How do I attach the Thermal Pad?A9: No right answer here. Remove the thermal tape plastic pieces and apply to the case's heat slug. That's it. You can also apply it to the chip, either one is fine.