Installing The Vl-Hdw-417 Passive Heat Sink; Figure 35. Installing The Passive Heat Sink - VersaLogic Blackbird VL-EPU4562 Hardware Reference Manual

Installing the VL-HDW-417 Passive Heat Sink

1. Apply the Arctic Silver
Apply the thermal compound to the heat plate using the method described on the Arctic
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2. Position the passive heat sink
Using the next figure as a guide, align the seven mounting holes of the heat sink with the
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heat plate.
Orient the heat sink fins in the direction of the system airflow to maximize CPU cooling.
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3. Secure the passive heat sink to the heat plate
Affix the passive heat sink to the heat plate using seven M2.5 pan head screws.
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Using a torque screwdriver, tighten the screws to 4.0 inch-pounds.
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Figure 35. Installing the Passive Heat Sink

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