Figure 3-10: HDD Thermal Pad
Step 7: Face the adhesive side down, and attach the thermal pad on the aluminum
cover as shown below.
Figure 3-11: Attach HDD Thermal Pad
CAUTION:
The HDD thermal pad helps draw the heat away from the HDD and evenly
dissipates it into the heat sink on the internal aluminum cover. Failing to
apply the thermal pad properly may cause HDD and system damage.
The thermal pad is required only when installing a HDD. An SSD does not
need a thermal pad to transfer heat.
Step 8: Re-install the internal aluminum cover and the plastic back cover. Step 0:
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