Hi there,
I need what one might call - were one in the business of writing technical
parts catalogues - a "tensioning heatsink retainer". It's the plastic
gubbins which uses a spring to hold down a heatsink, widely used on
graphics cards.
What I need it for:
http://stuff.stroller.uk.eu.org/heatsink1.jpg
Action shot:
http://stuff.stroller.uk.eu.org/heatsink2.jpg
Maplins had never heard of these when I tried today - I guess I could try my
local tip, but I hear they can be a bit funny these days about selling
parts, and like to sell boxes complete. I just kinda expected to be able to
buy a bag of 5 for a quid from Maplins, so I'm a bit flummoxed.
The bottom of the heatsink is 2mm off the PCB when seated correctly and the
hole in the heatsink is 3mm diameter, a fraction smaller than that in the
PCB.
Thanks in advance for any help,
Stroller.
