摘要 |
A method and apparatus for removeably coupling a heat rejecting device with a heat producing device, wherein a thermal interface material having a predetermined phase change temperature is between the heat rejecting device and the heat producing device, the method comprising: configuring the heat rejecting device to include at least one heating element; and energizing the at least one heating element of a predetermined amount of time through at least one electrical contact, wherein a current applied to the at least one heating element heats the at least one heating element until the thermal interface material substantially reaches the predetermined phase change temperature. The at least one heating element is located on an interface surface in contact with the thermal interface material, although alternatively on an opposite surface, or within the apparatus. |