Yes, you can simply use electrical tape to cover the area.
Yes, you can simply use electrical tape to cover the area.
When the cooler is connected, it comes into contact with the capacitors. You could place a small strip of electrical tape between them.
The exterior of a capacitor remains uncharged by electricity.
You're right, though the connectors are located on the underside and aren't linked to anything. My main concern is whether these caps might be reducing pressure on one side of your heatsink, leading to uneven cooling and potentially overheating a few cores.