Red Aluminum Case/Heatsink for Pi 4

Red Aluminum Case/Heatsink for Raspberry Pi 4

This fabulous case offers the great advantage of combining the features of a heat sink within a single, exceptionally stylish red case. This elegant anodised aluminium case for the Raspberry Pi 4 guarantees passive cooling of 10–15°C under full CPU load.

This case will not only protect your Raspberry Pi 4 but also ensure the best passive cooling, as confirmed by numerous and extensive tests. It is also the perfect case if you want completely silent cooling.

This product includes a thermal pad that ensures thermal contact between the CPU and the top of the case. Also included is a very handy hex key, along with a set of hex screws for mounting the case.

The design of this case allows access to all the ports, connectors and pins on your Raspberry Pi 4. You can also use slim-profile HATs and pHATs (i.e. those without bulky components on their underside) by using a header booster. You must take care, however, not to short-circuit any components on the metal top of the case.

Red Aluminum Case/Heatsink features

• Anodized aluminum case top and base.
• Red colour.
• Heatsink fins.
• Thermal pad.
• Hex key (Allen key) and hex head screw set included.
• Access to all ports, connectors, and pins on the RPI.
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4.

Raspberry Pi 4 board not included. It can be purchased separately.

How to Assemble the Aluminium Heat Sink Case

It takes about two minutes to assemble this case, as it is really easy. Remember that you must be absolutely sure that your Raspberry Pi 4 board is switched off and unplugged before inserting it into the case.

To begin, remove both protective films from the thermal pad (there is one on each side). One of the films is white, and the other is transparent and easy to overlook. Attach the thermal pad to the CPU of your Raspberry Pi (i.e. the metal square closest to the centre of the PCB), as shown in the following figures. Attach the thermal pad to the CPU of your Raspberry Pi (i.e. the metal square closest to the centre of the PCB), as shown in the following figures.

The easiest way to position the thermal pad correctly is to attach it first to the CPU and then to the case. Use only one thermal pad with the Raspberry Pi 4.

Put the top of the case back in place and then, holding it steady, turn the whole thing upside down and place the bottom of the case on the underside of your Raspberry Pi 4. Use the four hex screws and the key to secure the case.

Notes

• Don’t forget that the casing is made of metal and is therefore a good conductor; so do bear in mind the risk of short circuits with other components. Make sure your Raspberry Pi 4 board is powered off and unplugged before installing it in the case.
• Remember that the case will obviously get hot during use.
• Raspberry Pi 4 board not included. It can be purchased separately.
• Dimensions: 87 x 56 x 25.5 mm

Pimoroni name: Aluminium Heatsink Case for Raspberry Pi 4 – Rhodolite Red [COM3104]