Nvidia MCX651105A-EDAT User Manual page 60

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Pay extra attention to the black bumpers located on the print side of the card. Failure to do so may harm the bumpers.
Apply the supplied thermal pad (one of the two) on top of the ASIC interposer or onto the coldplate.
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The thermal pads are shipped with two protective liners covering the pad on both sides. It is highly important to peel the liners as instructed
below prior to applying them to the card.
1. Gently peel the liner from the thermal pad's tacky side.
2. Carefully apply the thermal pad on the cool block (ASIC interposer) while ensuring it thoroughly covers it. Extra care should be taken not to damage
the pad.
The thermal pad should be applied on the cool block from its tacky (wet) side. The pad should be applied with its non-tacky side facing up.
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Carefully apply the thermal pad on the coldplate while ensuring it thoroughly covers it. The below figure indicates the position of the thermal
pad. Extra care should be taken not to damage the pad.
The thermal pad should be applied on the coldplate from its tacky (wet) side. The pad should be applied with its non-tacky side facing up.
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