Method and apparatus for transferring heat from a PCMCIA card

摘要

A method and apparatus for transferring heat from a PCMCIA card involves the use of an external heat transfer device for transferring heat from the PCMCIA card located inside a computer to the environment surrounding the computer housing. Heat may be transferred from the interior of the PCMCIA card to temporary heat sinks inside the card. An external heat transfer device may be connectable for heat transfer to the exterior. The heat transfer device may be releasably pluggable onto and unpluggable from the PCMCIA card.