Plug-in electronic module, e.g. hard drive for notebook computer, has module casing separated from equipment housing by thermally-conducting plastic spacers

摘要

A module casing (20) in which the equipment housing (14) is accommodated, includes a module plug (22). Between the equipment housing (14) and the module casing (20) a heat-conducting plastic layer arrangement (38, 40) intervenes. This spaces the casings (14, 20) apart. The equipment plug connector (16) is joined by a flexible lead (18) (flat- or ribbon cable) to the module plug connector (22), enabling connection of the unit (12) to the electronic system.