Thermal Considerations
VL-EPU-3311 Reference Manual
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Installing the VL-HDW-408 Heat Pipe Block
1.
Apply the Arctic Silver Thermal Compound (VL-HDW-401)
Apply the thermal compound to the heat plate using the method described on the Arctic
Silver website -
. The 4 mm heat pipes will also typically
have the thermal compound applied to where the pipes contact both the heat plate and the
block.
2.
Position the heat pipe block
Using Figure 38 as a guide, align the six mounting holes of the heat pipe block with the
heat plate. (Figure 38 shows the heat pipe block installed.)
3.
Secure the heat pipe block to the heat plate
Affix the heat pipe block to the heat plate using six M2.5-0.45 x 10mm, Phillips, pan
head screws.
Using a torque screwdriver, tighten the screws to 4.0 inch-pounds.
Figure 38. Installing the Heat Pipe Block
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