
User
’’
s Manual
User
’’
s Manual
(English Edition)
NP Heatpipe HDD Cooler
Model : ZM-2HC2
* Please read before installation
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1. Product Features
2. Specifications
3. Patent Applications
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Cools HDD for more stable operation
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Reduces HDD noise and vibration
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Fanless design ensures noiseless, maintenance-free operation
NP is an Acronym for “Noise Prevention”.
Patent Applications Pending in over 20 nations around the world,
including the U.S.A., EU, and Japan
Korean Patent Applications : No. 03-26421
4. Compatible HDDs
3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive for PCs
Standard Size : 146 X 101.6 X 25.4 (20) mm
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Name
Weight
Materials
Dimensions
Heat Dissipating Area
NP Heatpipe HDD Cooler
270g
Aluminum, Copper, Rubber
143.5(L) X 146.5(W) X 36.5(H) mm
415 cm
2

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5. Exploded View
Damper
Heatpipe
Damper
B-Type Bolt Ground Wire Mounting
Hole Sticker
Manual
Al Bar
2
A-Type Bolt
<Fig. 1. Exploded View>

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6. Components
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Assembed NP Heatpipe HDD Cooler
- Two (2) Al Bars
- Eleven (11) Heatpipes
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Four (4) A-Type Bolts : For fastening the HDD
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Four (4) B-Type Bolts : For installing the HDD Cooler
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Four (4) Dampers : For reducing the HDD noise and vibration
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One (1) Ground Wire : For Grounding the HDD
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Spare Parts : A-Type Bolt, B-Type Bolt, Damper (One of Each)
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Mounting Hole Sticker : For indicating the drilling positions on the case
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User’s Manual
See the <Fig. 1. Exploded View> on page 2 to identify the above components.
7.
Before Installing
1) Use a small amount of force : if excessive force is used when installing, the product
may warp or be deformed.
2) Zalman Tech. Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any problems arising from using the
product outside its intended purpose.
3) HDD coupled with NP Heatpipe HDD Cooler should always be installed in the case
with the heatpipes facing up. [Refer to pictures below]
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8. Installing the HDD
9. Installing the HDD Cooler
in the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
1) Seat the NP Heatpipe HDD Cooler
Seat the NP Heatpipe HDD Cooler on
the HDD as shown in the diagram.
(Note the locations of the holes)
1)
Install the Dampers & the Ground Wire
Install the 4 Dampers in the NP Heatpipe
HDD Cooler. Insert the thread of one of the
dampers through the ground wire’s round
terminal for the ground. [Refer to arrow A]
2) Fasten the HDD
Screw the 4 A-Type Bolts into the holes
and firmly tighten.
Holes
HDD
Al Bar
HDD
Damper
A
A-Type
Bolt
4
Ground Wire

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10. Installing the HDD Cooler in the Case
1)
Install the Dampers & the Ground Wire
Install the 4 Dampers in the holes on the bottom side of the HDD. Insert the thread of one of
the dampers through the ground wire’s round terminal for the ground. [Refer to arrow C]
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2)
Install into 5.25-inch Drive Bay
Slide the completed assembly into the
PC’s 5.25-inch drive bay and firmly fasten
with 4 B-Type Bolts. Use one of the
B-Type Bolts to link the ground wire’s
Y-terminal to the chassis. [Refer to arrow B]
Note) Tighten the B-type bolts enough so
that they are firm, but do not cause
distortion of the dampers.
B-Type
Bolt
C
Damper
Ground Wire
B

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22)) DDrriillll 44 HHoolleess iinn tthhee CCaassee
Attach the Mounting Hole Sticker to the case in
which you wish to install the HDD Cooler and drill
4 holes with 4Ødrill.
33)) IInnssttaallll iinn tthhee CCaassee..
Put the HDD Cooler on the frame of the case and firmly fasten with 4 B-Type Bolts. Use one
of the B-Type Bolts to link the ground wire’s Y-terminal to the chassis.
Note) Tighten the B-type bolts enough so that they are firm, but do not cause distortion of
the dampers.
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Power Supply
Mounting Hole Sticker
Power Supply
B-Type Bolt

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11. To Build a Noiseless System
FFoorr aa ccoommpplleetteellyy nnooiisseelleessss ssyysstteemm,, uussee tthhee ffoolllloowwiinngg ZZaallmmaann pprroodduuccttss..
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