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ODROID C1 USER MANUAL
Heatsink thermal pad applied
Removing heatsink adhesive protection
Heatsink applied to ODROID-C1
The heatsink’s purpose is to transfer heat from the processor
and memory modules. Therefore it is normal for the heatsink to feel
warm when the C1 is operating. A warm heatsink is actually a sign
that the installation was done correctly and heat is being transferred
from the modules to the heatsink.
If the C1’s operating environment has higher temperatures, it
may be useful to install the heatsink to avoid throttling and lowered
performance. An optional fan is also available for applications that
require intensive CPU use.
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