Application and removal of thermal interface material

摘要

A method, system and apparatus are described. The apparatus includes a first device to adjust a polarity associated with a thermoelectric (TEC) module. The adjustment is to control the flow of heat. The flow of heat is directed toward a thermal interface material (TIM) in order to melt the TIM up to an acceptable melt level. The apparatus further includes a second device to determine whether the TIM has melted up to the acceptable melt level. The apparatus includes an application device to apply the TIM to a heat sink if the TIM is melted has melted up to the acceptable melt level.