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Attaching heatsinks to IR RM boards
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Attaching heatsinks to IR RM boards
So I got in two RM10. Unfortunately some heatsinks are loose, and one is missing entirely (I have spares). What do you suggest as a replacement so i don't destroy it?
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06-17-2019, 10:13 PM
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RE: Attaching heatsinks to IR RM boards
I think they're attached with thermal tape. At least the one that was wiggly on mine seemed to be like that. I would probably lean toward some relatively thin tape to adhere the heatsinks back on. Just my initial thought.
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06-18-2019, 01:38 AM
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RE: Attaching heatsinks to IR RM boards
You can buy thermally conductive adhesive pads, or tape. That would be my go to.
Here is an amazon link for some:
https://www.amazon.com/Thermally-Conduct...9075&psc=1
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