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Unless you get the heatsink flush against the transistor with sufficient (but not overabundant) thermal compound, you may find that your bodge has little to no effect. And sealing the edges with a generous bead of silicone will drastically reduce the chance of injury when you open it up again after having forgotten what you've done.


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