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PCI Express to PMC adapter Copyright © 2011, Technobox, Inc
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Appendix A – CCPMC mounting and carrier Installation
Carrier and PMC Installation
The recommended procedure is to install the PMC on the carrier before inserting the carrier into the
motherboard or other host. This avoids stressing the edge finger connectors.
Conduction cooled PMC installation on Carrier
Position the CCPMC rear connectors so they engage the corresponding carrier connectors. Place the two
boards on a static-safe flat surface, and press down on the CCPMC to fully engage the rear connectors. The
Check that all the screw holes on the PMC line up with the screw holes on the thermal frame and anti-fret
block.
Use the 21 supplied M2 x 5mm screws, the two M2.5 x 5mm screws and apply thread locker, Loctite
222MS or similar, to the tips of the screws before tightening them down. Use a phillips #1 screwdriver, or
bit.