Patent ID: 6781837
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
An information handling system heat sink retention system, the heat sink retention system comprising:a retaining structure operable to couple to an information handling system planar proximate a packaged electronic component, the retaining structure having an opening substantially aligned with the packaged electronic component, the retaining structure further having opposing lips disposed in the opening; and a heat sink having a base operable to contact the packaged electronic component through the opening, the heat sink having flanges extending from the base, the flanges operable to slide under the lips upon rotation of the heat sink relative to the retaining structure to secure the heat sink base proximate to the packaged electronic component; and a socket unlatching mechanism associated with the retaining structure and operable to communicate movement to a socket latch of the information handling system, the socket latch for releasing the electronic packaged component from a socket coupled to the information handling system planar.