Patent ID: 8163598

Claim:
A method comprising: applying an adhesive to an integrated heat spreader (IHS) or a package substrate capable of carrying a die, and the adhesive being a quick-cure adhesive; applying a thermal interface material (TIM) to be disposed between a first side of the die and a first side of the integrated heat spreader (IHS); picking and placing the IHS to couple with the package substrate; performing a preheating step comprising at least one of a bond head coupled with a pick and place tool, or preheating a bond stage coupled with a carrier capable of holding the package assembly during one or more processes; applying heat to the adhesive disposed between the IHS and the package substrate; applying thermo compression to a package assembly comprised of the IHS, the die, the adhesive, and the package substrate, said applying thermo compression comprises applying a predetermined amount of heat and force to the second side of the integrated heat spreader (IHS); removing the thermo compression from the package assembly of the integrated heat spreader (IHS) when the quick-cure adhesive is at least partially cured; fully curing the adhesive without clips coupled with the integrated heat spreader (IHS) to hold the integrated heat spreader (IHS) in place; reflowing the TIM in an operation that is separate from curing the quick-cure adhesive; and allowing the adhesive to at least partially cure during said applying compression without using the clips coupled with the HIS.