Tape connected to the optical drive and fan inside the macbook.

Hello, I recently replaced my optical drive in my White MacBook mid 2007 model, After replacing it I realized I had to replace the silver tape that was connected to the old optical drive that lay across some wires to the fan, I went out and bought some silver aluminum foil tape, I was told that that was the tape in the computer, I just want to double check that this is correct so I don't end up ruining my computer.
Thanks,
Shane

lllaass, Having just finished resolving all the issues , I can say that I am pretty happy (Rootin' & Tootin') with the software resolution involved with your suggestions . I am very grateful to you for your suggestions because they worked . I am posting this on the computer that your solution was applied . A workable unobtrusive resurrection !
I have a working computer where once sat a paperweight !

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