Protective Cover on msata slot - w530

Hi,
Ordered my w530 with no msata ssd. When I opened it, there was a removable plastic covering over that slot.
Through googling around I found a couple of tutorials that say to replace that cover. So that is what I did. Everthing is working fine.
But at the same time looking at google images, have seen a few w530's with the keyboard removed and there was no cover over the msata ssd.
There is also no mention of that plastic cover in the w530 maintenance manual.
So decided to try and get some feedback from other w530 owners. What is the purpose of that cover? Not sure how hot these msata ssd's get. But have a feeling it may shield the keyboard against heat, but at the same time wouldn't it simply melt the plastic covering? Should it be on there?
Any input would be much appreciated. This is the tutorial I followed.
http://www.the.me/review-lenovo-w530-thinkpad-workstation-the-best-laptop-photography-can-buy-period...
Thanks!

these plastic covers melting temperature is higher than what your laptop would generate under usage condition. So if the cover is melting, then all your other part of the laptop motherboard is also melting.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lead_org/8350025284/
My machine doesn't have any covers on the mSATA, it is probably there on later one to prevent contact between the mSATA with the keyboard.
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