Patent ID: 6084178
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: H01L,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A computer field replaceable unit apparatus having a VLSI package, said computer having a printed circuit board, said printed circuit board having a connector and being attached to an anchor bracket docking assembly, said anchor bracket docking assembly having an alignment surface at a pre-determined position with respect to said connector on said printed circuit board and being mounted to said printed circuit board, said field replaceable unit apparatus comprising:a heat sink for dissipating heat from said VLSI package;a substrate base included in said VLSI package, said substrate base having a perimeter;a lid included in said VLSI package that overhangs said perimeter of said substrate base;an electrical grid terminal included in said VLSI package for connection with said connector on said printed circuit board;a perimeter clamp having a recessed edge that forms a cavity and surrounds said VLSI package and said perimeter clamp recessed edge fits with said overhanging VLSI package lid thereby protecting said VLSI package, said perimeter clamp being screwed to said heat sink thereby creating a thermal interface between said VLSI package and said heat sink;an alignment surface of said perimeter clamp that mates with said alignment surface of said anchor bracket docking assembly to position said VLSI package for connection of said electrical grid terminal on said VLSI package with said connector on said printed circuit board; andsaid heat sink being attached to said anchor bracket docking assembly thereby mounting said VLSI package on said printed circuit board and connecting said electrical grid terminal of said VLSI package to said connector on said printed circuit board.