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Computer cooling system and method

  • US 7,079,387 B2
  • Filed: 06/11/2003
  • Issued: 07/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer system comprising:

  • an enclosure;

    a first printed circuit board;

    a first connector coupled to the first printed circuit board;

    a second connector coupled to the first printed circuit board;

    a forced air cooling system configured to direct air flow towards the first connector and the second connector;

    a first replaceable unit having a second printed circuit board releasably connected to the first printed circuit board by the first connector and a first component coupled to the second printed circuit board and located within a first space;

    a second replaceable unit having a third printed circuit board releasably connected to the first printed circuit board by the second connector and a second component different than the first component, coupled to the third printed circuit board and located within a second space;

    a first air flow blocking system including;

    a first member coupled to the enclosure; and

    a second member coupled to the first replaceable unit, wherein the first member and the second member interact to partially block air flow to the first space by a first degree; and

    a second air flow blocking system including a third member coupled to the enclosure and a fourth member coupled to the second replaceable unit, wherein the third member and the fourth member interact to partially block air flow to the second space by a second degree different than the first degree.

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