Changes between Version 29 and Version 30 of enclosures

Timestamp:

03/13/2026 11:02:33 PM (2 days ago)

Author:

Ryan Erb

Comment:

adjust instructions

enclosures

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 Note, the GW820x SBC uses the i.MX8M Plus CPU, which has an exposed die, which needs extreme caution to not damage. 
 
-Remove the standard GW820x CPU heatsink by removing the screws and the heatsink. 
+==== Steps for Assembly
 
-Apply the included thermal stick pads to both sides of the new heat slugs. 
+Remove the standard GW820x CPU heatsink by removing the screws and the existing default heatsink. 
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+Apply the included thermal stick pads to the bottom side of the new heat slugs by removing the plastic tape from one side of the stick pad, and attaching it to the slug, and then remove the remaining plastic tape from the thermal stick pad and gently position the heatslug so that the thermal compound touches the chips.
 
 Screw the heatslugs to the SBC as indicated in the picture below. 
 
-The sticky surface of the heat slug should then be mated to inside of the enclosure lid. 
+Connect the antenna wires to the radios installed in the SBC.
 
-It works best to mate the SBC to the top portion of the enclosure (black fin part) and then install that assembly to the bottom piece of the enclosure. 
+Route antenna wires to desired antenna holes and firmly secure them inside the enclosure.
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+Attach the SBC to the bottom enclosure housing on the 4 black standoff positions using the four screws provided. 
+
+Apply the heat tape to the top of the two new heat sinks in the same manner as described above. 
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+Remove the sticky covering on top of the thermal pads.
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+Gently nestle the the black fin top heat sink piece as the top of the enclosure such that it contacts the exposed sticky part of the heat sinks, and attach the eight screws to secure this lid.
 
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