Figure 27. Load Cell Installation In Machined Heatsink Base Pocket (Side View); Figure 28. Preload Test Configuration - Intel Q9450 - Core 2 Quad Quad-Core Processor Design Manual

Heatsink Clip Load Metrology

Figure 27. Load Cell Installation in Machined Heatsink Base Pocket (Side View)

Height of pocket
~ height of
selected load
cell

Figure 28. Preload Test Configuration

Thermal and Mechanical Design Guidelines
Wax to maintain load cell in
position during heatsink
installation
Load cell protrusion
(Note: to be optimized depending on assembly
stiffness)
Load Cells (3x)
Preload Fixture (copper
core with milled out pocket)
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