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If you compare the under-side of the PCB with the bulb's case, you'll see if the thermal pad was adhered properly.
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In these photos you can see the pad was only partially attached on one side. The other side of the PCB was lifted several millimeters away from the bulb's base.
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The bulb's metal base serves as a heatsink. You can see the air channels running vertically along the sides. This is why these bulbs should only be installed in a vertical orientation to maintain proper airflow.
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If you plan to re-assemble the bulb, you should scrape off all the old thermal pad from the PCB and case. Both surfaces should be clean. Replace it with a good thermal adhesive epoxy, following the manufacturer's directions.
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Note the two Phillips-head screws in the central portion of the metal case (marked in green circles). We remove these in the next steps.
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