Gap pad/Putty pad identification and location
Follow the information in this section to identify their shape, location, and orientation of the various gap pads and putty pads used in SD650 V3.
Installation Guidelines for gap pad and putty pad
There are two types of thermal pads: putty pad and gap pad. When replacing components, always replace putty pad. Replace gap pad if it is damaged or missing.
Attention
The putty pad is unfit for use if the expiry date on its packaging has passed. Acquire a new putty pad for proper putty pad replacement procedure.
Gap pad/Putty pad identification and location
Figure 1. Gap pads and putty pads used in SD650 V3
| Pad index | Pad category | Attached component | Pad orientation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 2 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 3 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 4 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 5 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 6 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 7 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 8 | Gap pad | Water loop | Gray side facing outward |
| 9 | Gap pad | VR water loop trough (installed on system board) | Gray side facing outward |
| 10 | Gap pad | VR water loop trough (installed on system board) | Gray side facing outward |
| 11 | Putty pad | M.2 backplane assembly | Align pad cutout to the screw hole and opening on the interface plate as shown in Install an M.2 drive. |
| 12 | Putty pad | M.2 backplane assembly | Align pad cutout to the screw hole and opening on the interface plate as shown in Install the M.2 backplane assembly. |
| 13 | Putty pad | M.2 backplane assembly | |
| 14 | Putty pad | M.2 backplane assembly | |
| 15 | Putty pad | M.2 backplane assembly | |
| 16 | Gap pad | Drive cage | Gray side facing outward |
| 17 | Gap pad | Drive cage | Gray side facing outward |
| 18 | Putty pad | PCIe riser (ConnectX-6) | Align pad cutout to the screw hole and opening on the interface plate as shown in Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-6). |
| 19 | Putty pad | PCIe riser (ConnectX-7 NDR 400) | Align pad cutout to the screw hole and opening on the interface plate as shown in Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-7 NDR 400). |
| 20 | Putty pad | PCIe riser (ConnectX-7 NDR 200) | Align pad cutout to the screw hole and opening on the interface plate as shown in Install a PCIe riser assembly (ConnectX-7 NDR 200). |
| 21 | Putty pad | PCIe riser (ConnectX-7 NDR 200) |