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 Cooling Stand (S)
  The S was designed as the ultimate laptop stand for current generation Mac laptops like the 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as the industry-leading stand for all Mac and PC laptops. The S includes Support Base + Laptop Support Arms modular components with the following key features:

  • optimized passive cooling
  • ergonomics raised higher
  • no bounce support w/ adj height feet
  • hidden cord clutter and accessories
  • high-quality and durable materials
  • user reconfigurable modular system
  • made in Portland, Oregon with care

  
  

  


  
 Cooling Stand Pro (S Pro)
  The S Pro was designed as the ultimate laptop cooling solution for current generation Mac laptops like the 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as the industry-leading cooling solution for all Mac and PC laptops. The S Pro includes Support Base + Laptop Support Arms + Cooling Fan modular components with the following key features:

  • all model S features
  • optimized active cooling airflow
  • dual-speed for quiet and max cooling
  • large, powerful and long-life fan
  • modular fan and speed-control unit
  • user serviceable and/or upgradeable

  
  

  


  
 Cooling Stand Mini (S Mini)
  The S Mini was designed as the ultimate Mac Mini cooling solution for all Mac Mini models. The S Mini includes Support Base + Mac Mini Supports + Cooling Fan modular components with the following key features:

  • select model S and S Pro features
  • direct internal cooling

  
  

  

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  Cooling Stand (S)

  


  
  Cooling Stand Pro (S Pro)

  


  
  Cooling Stand Mini (S Mini)

  

  


  Passive Cooling (S and S Pro)

  • (1) Angled laptop naturally vents heat upward from laptop for improved cooling.
  • (1) Raised laptop position for improved laptop intake cooling ventilation.
  • (1) Open space below and around laptop for improved cooling air circulation.
  • (2) Angled up and out support arms direct airflow for improved cooling.
  • (2) Large air channel cutouts in the support arms for improved cooling.
  • (3) Tall support pads maintain open space below for improved cooling.
  • (3) Narrow support pads with small contact areas for improved cooling.
  • (1-3) Helps passively cool for reduced temperatures, reduces laptop internal fan speeds, reduced processor heat/power throttling, improved performance potential, and/or improved component lifespan.

  
  Active Cooling (S Pro and S Mini)

  • (5) Larger Noctua 120x120x25mm 12-volt fan for powerful yet quiet cooling.
  • (5) Airflow directed and optimized for superior cooling performance.
  • (5) Fan drives airflow onto aluminum enclosure for improved cooling.
  • (5) Finger guard spaced off of fan for increased cooling airflow and reduced noise.
  • (5) Open space below fan for increased cooling airflow and reduced noise.
  • (5) Open space above fan for increased cooling airflow and reduced noise (S Pro only).
  • (5) Optimized passive cooling so fan can be turned off for silent cooling.
  • (5) External outlet power supply for increased power with reduced internal laptop heat gain.
  • (5) Snap-on air deflector for users sensitive to air movement (S Pro only).
  • (5) Fan drives airflow directly onto Mac Mini processors for immediate cooling (S Mini only).*
  • (5) Dust filter for protecting internal components with bottom cover removed (S Mini only).*
  • (5) Thumb nuts hold washable dust filter for customer cleaning and reuse (S Mini only).
  • (1-5) Helps passively and actively cool for reduced temperatures, reduces laptop internal fan speeds, reduced processor heat/power throttling, improved performance potential, and/or improved component lifespan.

  
  Technology (S Pro and S Mini)

  • (4) Aluminum front facing pushbutton switch for effective and simple to operate dual-speed control.
  • (4) Upper LED: 1700 rpm, 71 cfm, 28 pa and 25 dB(A) for max cooling.*
  • (4) Lower LED: 1100 rpm, 45 cfm, 13 pa and 16 dB(A) for quiet cooling.*
  • (4 / 5) Extensive research and testing for fan selection and for optimizing dual-speeds with balance of cooling and audio performance.
  • (5) Bolted / snapped modular system and component assembly for installation of alternative fans per user preferences and cooling system requirements.*
  • (1-5) Helps improve user control with greater longterm durability and flexibility.

  
  

  


  Workstation (S, S Pro and S Mini)

  • (6) Four adjustable height feet for level stability on uneven surfaces.
  • (6) Four threaded base holes for bolting stand to media carts or for theft prevention.
  • (6) Non-slip feet pads and heavy weight for increased stability.
  • (1) Current MacBook Pro 15/16-inch laptop screen raised approximately 8 inches for improved ergonomics (S / S Pro only).*
  • (1) Raised screen for improved external display alignment (S / S Pro only).
  • (7) Heavy steel and aluminum construction for rigid no-bounce laptop typing (S / S Pro only).*
  • (7) Solid front panel for hiding cable clutter.
  • (7) Solid front panel for hiding user accessories, drives and docking stations.*
  • (2) Removable straps for hiding cables on support arms and quick laptop setup (S / S Pro only).
  • (1-7) Helps improve workstation productivity.

  
  Laptop Compatibility (S and S Pro)

  • (3) Soft-touch non-slip pads for protecting devices.
  • (5) Cooling optimized for current Mac laptops, like 16-inch MacBook Pro.
  • (5) Cooling system designed for universal Mac and PC laptop cooling.*
  • (7) Solid, rigid and stable structure for universal laptop support, including large PC gaming laptops.*
  • (1-7) Helps cool and support Mac and PC laptops with screen open or closed.

  
  Mac Mini Compatibility (S Mini)

  • (8) Soft-touch non-slip pads for protecting devices.
  • (8) Support pads work with or without the Mac Mini bottom cover in place.*
  • (5) Cooling optimized for current generation Mac Mini.
  • (5 / 8) Compatible with all Mac Mini models.*
  • (5 / 8) May also work with compact PC desktops and other electronic devices.*
  • (1-8) Helps cool and support Mac Mini.

  
  

  


  Quality (S, S Pro and S Mini)

  • Made for Mac with seamless Apple laptop fit and finish.
  • Modular bolt/snap assembly for customer servicing, replacement or upgrade.
  • Bolt-on modular components for multiple product model configurations.
  • Bolt-on speed control circuit board for servicing, replacement or upgrade.
  • Quick fan connecter for customer servicing, replacement or upgrade.
  • Noctua 120mm 12-volt 17-year ball bearing for long life performance.*
  • High-quality electrical components for improved performance and reliability.
  • Quarter-inch thick 6061 aluminum support base for extra strength.
  • Anodized aluminum support base for matching Mac laptop finish.
  • High-quality components over-specced for increased performance and life.
  • High-quality materials oversized for increased strength and durability.
  • Metal construction for long life span and end-of-life recyclability.
  • Minimal use of plastic and adhesives for reduced environmental impact.
  • Packaging designed for transportation reuse and end-of-life recyclability.
  • Packaging design works for all models for flexibility and reduced impact.
  • Shipped without extra shipping box and cushioning for reduced impact.
  • Designed and crafted with care in and around Portland, OR, USA.
  • Innovative design with multiple patents pending.
  • Design driven by a passion to make the best-in-class products.
  • Lifetime support for anyone with a SVALT product.
  • Helps create a product that lasts longer with less impact on society and environment.

  

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 Cooling Stand (S)
  Package Contents - S

  • Support Base x 1
  • Support Base adjustable height feet x 4
  • Support Base center hole cover x 1
  • Support Base #10 hex key x 1
  • Support Arms x 2
  • Support Arm mounting fasteners x 4
  • Support Arm cable straps x 4
  • Reusable product packaging x 1

  
  Modular System Configurations - S

  • Convert to S Pro with Cooling Fan.
  • With Cooling Fan, convert to S Mini with Mac Mini Supports and by removing Laptop Support Arms.

  
  Dimensions and Weights - S

  • Product Side to Side: 10.2 inches.
  • Product Front to Back: 9.0 inches.
  • Product Top to Bottom: 7.5 inches.
  • Product Weight: 3.5 lbs.
  • Shipping Weight: 4.5 lbs.

  


  


  
 Cooling Stand Pro (S Pro)
  Package Contents - S Pro

  • Support Base x 1
  • Support Base adjustable height feet x 4
  • Support Base center hole cover x 1
  • Support Base #10 hex key x 1
  • Support Arms x 2
  • Support Arm mounting fasteners x 4
  • Support Arm cable straps x 4
  • Cooling Fan x 1
  • Cooling Fan mounting fasteners x 2
  • Cooling Fan air deflector x 1
  • Cooling Fan power supply x 1
  • Cooling Fan #8 hex key x 1
  • Reusable product packaging x 1

  
  Modular System Configurations - S Pro

  • Convert to S by removing Cooling Fan.
  • Convert to S Mini with Mac Mini Supports and by removing Laptop Support Arms.

  
  Dimensions and Weights - S Pro

  • Product Side to Side: 10.2 inches.
  • Product Front to Back: 9.0 inches.
  • Product Top to Bottom: 7.5 inches.
  • Product Weight: 5.4 lbs.
  • Shipping Weight: 6.9 lbs.

  


  


  
 Cooling Stand Mini (S Mini)
  Package Contents - S Mini

  • Support Base x 1
  • Support Base adjustable height feet x 4
  • Support Base center hole cover x 1
  • Support Base #10 hex key x 1
  • Cooling Fan x 1
  • Cooling Fan mounting fasteners x 2
  • Cooling Fan Mac Mini supports x 2
  • Cooling Fan Mac Mini long fasteners x 4
  • Cooling Fan Mac Mini dust filter x 1
  • Cooling Fan Mac Mini dust filter frame x 1
  • Cooling Fan Mac Mini thumb nuts x 4
  • Cooling Fan short fasteners x 4
  • Cooling Fan air deflector x 1
  • Cooling Fan power supply x 1
  • Cooling Fan #8 hex key x 1
  • iFixit Mac Mini bottom case opener x 1
  • Reusable product packaging x 1

  
  Modular System Configurations - S Mini

  • Convert to S Pro with Laptop Support Arms.
  • With the Laptop Support Arms, convert to S by removing Cooling Fan.

  
  Dimensions and Weights - S Mini

  • Product Side to Side: 9.9 inches.
  • Product Front to Back: 9.0 inches.
  • Product Top to Bottom: 4.6 inches.
  • Product Weight: 4.5 lbs.
  • Shipping Weight: 6.1 lbs.

  


  

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 Cooling Stand (S)
  Cooling System - S
  The S uses a passive cooling system that provides a rigid laptop support while maximizing natural cooling air currents to efficiently and silently extract heat from the laptop. See the features tab to learn more about passive cooling features.
  

  


  
 Cooling Stand Pro (S Pro)
  Cooling System - S Pro
  The S Pro uses a passive and active cooling system. The passive cooling system provides a rigid laptop support while maximizing natural cooling air currents to efficiently and silently extract heat from the laptop. The active cooling system works with the passive cooling system to significantly accelerate laptop cooling while minimizing noise. See the features tab to learn more about passive and active cooling features, and see Cooling Fan Specs below to learn more about the Cooling Fan.
  

  


  
 Cooling Stand Mini (S Mini)
  Cooling System - S Mini
  The S Mini uses a passive and active cooling system. The passive cooling system provides a rigid support while maximizing natural cooling air currents to efficiently and silently extract heat from the Mac Mini. The active cooling system works with the passive cooling system to accelerate cooling while minimizing noise, and when the Mac Mini’s bottom cover is removed, the active cooling drives cooling air directly into the computer for immediate cooling. See the features tab to learn more about passive and active cooling features, see the compatibility tab to learn more about the Mac Mini bottom cover, and see Cooling Fan Specs below to learn more about the Cooling Fan.
  

  

  Cooling Fan Specs

  • The Cooling Fan provides active cooling with the SVALT Cooling Stand Pro (S Pro) and SVALT Cooling Stand Mini (S Mini), and can be purchased separately to install on the SVALT Cooling Stand (S).
  • The Cooling Fan uses a high-quality Noctua 120 x 120 x 25mm 12-volt case fan with 9 blades, and a long life ball bearing rated for 150,000 hours (over 17 years of continuous operation).*
  • The Cooling Fan's low-speed cooling mode runs at approximately 1100 RPM and produces approximately 45 CFM airflow, 13 Pa static pressure and 16 dB(A) noise level.*
  • The Cooling Fan's high-speed cooling mode runs at approximately 1700 RPM and produces approximately 71 CFM airflow, 28 Pa static pressure and 25 dB(A) noise level.*
  • NOTE: The Cooling Fan's RPM, CFM, Pa, dBA, and bearing life specifications are approximate and may vary.

  
  

  Cooling Fan Operation

  • The Cooling Fan system includes a user facing pushbutton switch to select from three levels of cooling and audio performance (off, low and hi). Pressing the switch cycles from off -> low -> off -> high -> off and then repeats. The lower LED lights up when set to low-speed and the upper LED lights up when set to high-speed.
  • OFF - Select off for silent passive cooling. When the Cooling Fan is turned off or not installed, the computer can be used with the benefits of silent passive cooling.
  • LOW - Select low-speed for quiet active cooling. When the Cooling Fan is set to low-speed, the large fan uses less restricted airflow to more effectively cool with whisper quiet operation for general use and audio sensitive conditions. Low-speed is considered to be silent in offices with typical 45-60 dB(A) noise levels.
  • HIGH - Select high-speed for maximum active cooling. When the Cooling Fan is set to high-speed, the large and powerful fan drives significant quantities of cooling airflow for high-intensity applications and workflows. High-speed is considered to be audible but quiet in offices with typical 45-60 dB(A) noise levels.

  
  

  Cooling Fan Accessories

  • Air Deflector: The S Pro model, S Mini model and Cooling Fan modular component upgrade includes a snap-in air deflector that can be installed on the S Pro to deflect forward directed cooling airflows.
  • Dust Filter: The S Mini model and Mini Support modular component upgrade includes a dust filter that can be installed on the S Mini for use when the Mac Mini’s bottom cover has been removed. The dust filter is washable and is held in place by the S Mini’s four finger tightening nuts.

  
  
  Cooling Fan Service, Replacement and Upgrade

  • The Cooling Fan has been designed to be serviceable, replaceable and/or upgradeable with a bolted and snap fitted modular assembly.
  • If the fan and/or speed-control PCBA unit require servicing or replacement, then the Cooling Fan can be detached from the stand and sent to SVALT for servicing or replacement. In some cases it may also be possible for SVALT to send a replacement fan and/or speed-control unit to the customer for their installation. In support of our customers, servicing and/or replacement is covered under a limited one year warranty, and when outside of the warranty, then servicing and/or replacement fees are minimized in support of our customers.
  • If SVALT upgrades the fan and/or speed-control PCBA unit in the future, then the Cooling Fan can be detached from the stand and sent to SVALT for upgrade. In some cases it may also be possible for SVALT to send a fan and/or speed-control PCBA unit upgrade to the customer for their installation. Future upgrades fees are minimized in support of our customers.
  • NOTE: If user opens the Cooling Fan to perform servicing, replacement and/or upgrade, then they could cause damage that may not be covered under warranty. Please contact SVALT prior to opening and/or working on the Cooling Fan.

  
  

  Cooling Fan Replacement Specs

  • The Cooling Fan has been designed to fit and work with standard off-the-shelf fans rated 12 volt and sized 120 x 120 x 25 mm (a fan gasket on the top and bottom of the fan can help accommodate fans with slightly larger or smaller +/- 1 mm variations in 25 mm thickness).
  • The speed-control PCBA unit uses a standard mini 2-pin fan snap-connector that can accommodate 2, 3, or 4-pin fans.
  • The speed-control PCBA unit has been designed to DC24V and 1A maximum. While the system is designed for a 12 volt fan with maximum 1A, the low-speed setting may not support a 1A fan, and the provided power supply only supports up to 0.4A (400mAmp).
  • The speed-control PCBA unit's low-speed setting uses a 68 Ohms 3 Watt resistor. The user must calculate the power dissipated for their selected fan's maximum Amp rating, which should not exceed 2 Watts. Note that each fan model has a minimum recommended operating voltage, so the user must also confirm that the low-speed setting will operate above the fan manufacturer's minimum voltage.
  • NOTE: SVALT products may only be used with the power supply shipped with product, which are certified and marked as LPS (Limited Power Supply), and that are certified for use within the country of use.

  
  

  Power Supply Specs

  • The S Pro model, S Mini model and Cooling Fan modular component upgrade includes a power supply. The power supply’s 2.1mm output connector inserts into a hole on the underside of the Cooling Fan. See the setup tab for instructions.
  • North America orders from USA, Canada or Mexico ship with a 100-240V AC input and 12V output power supply with a fixed Type A (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan) plug.
  • International orders ship with a 100-240V AC input and 12V output power supply with Type A (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan), Type C (Europe, South America, Asia), Type G (United Kingdom, Ireland), or Type I (Australia, New Zealand, China) interchangeable plugs.
  • A Replacement Power Supply is available to purchase separately.

  
  Aluminum Finish Specs

  • The stand’s aluminum base support comes with a high-end aluminum anodized finish, which is a custom finishing process that may include some color variation between products.
  • The lower two blind threaded holes on the backside of the front panel are used for racking the part during anodizing and may have some discoloration in that area.

  
  
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  Laptop Compatibility (S and S Pro)
  The Cooling Stand (S and S Pro) was designed for universal passive and active cooling compatibility. The design was optimized for current generation Mac laptops, like the 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as most typical laptop designs that place hot air exhaust vents along the side and back edges of the laptop.
  
  The Cooling Stand (S and S Pro) was designed for universal support and fit with all Mac laptops as well as all PC laptops that are at least 9.5 inches wide. The Stand uses a bolted heavy metal support structure that is oversized so that even the largest and heaviest PC gaming laptops will be held securely in place. The support base is made from 1/4 inch 6061 aluminum and the support arms are made from 11 gauge cold rolled steel. Each arm has two #10-32 fasteners bolting it rigidly in place. The arms use a deep beam design to maximize strength and rigidity.
  
  

  


  Mac Mini Compatibility (S Mini)
  The Cooling Stand Mini (S Mini) was designed to work with all current and previous Mac Mini computers. For Mac Minis that have a removable bottom cover, the support pads have been design to work with the cover on or off. When the cover is off, the padding locks the Mac Mini in place so that cooling air is driven directly onto the internal components for immediate system wide cooling. A user installed dust filter is included to help reduce internal dust accumulation.
  

  • 2005 - 2009 Mac Mini 1st and 2nd generation include a taller silver aluminum and white plastic enclosure that uses cool air intake vents along the front and side bottom edges.
  • 2010 - 2017 Mac Mini 3rd generation includes a thinner silver aluminum enclosure that uses a cool air intake vent along the front edge of a removable round bottom cover that once removed exposes components for increased cooling performance.
  • 2018 - 2019 Mac Mini 4th generation includes the thinner space gray aluminum enclosure that uses cool air intake vents around the edge of a removable round bottom cover that once removed exposes a perforated metal screen covering for increased cooling performance. An iFixit pry bar is included to assist users who choose to remove the bottom panel.

  NOTE : Operating the Mac Mini with the bottom cover removed may not be considered normal operating conditions for the Mac Mini by Apple, and could impact warranty.
  

  


  

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• Product Packaging

  • The product is shipped with support arms removed to create more compact packaging that customers can use to transport product for workstation relocation or for working off-site. For customers that do not wish to keep packaging for transportation, they can contact SVALT for a pre-paid shipping label, and $5 refund on their purchase once returned packaging has been received.
  • The compact packaging includes protective cushioning that allows the product packaging to ship directly without using an additional outer shipping box and extra cushioning, which reduces the environmental footprint of shipping. The cardboard and foam use post-consumer recycled content, and can be recycled at end of life-cycle.
  • The compact packaging works with all S, S Pro and S Mini models so if customers wish to add additional functionality by purchasing accessory parts, then they can purchase the additional components and store them within their original packaging.

  
  

  Unboxing (S / S Pro / S Mini)

  • Pull out aluminum base (with or without cooler installed) fastened to cardboard insert.
  • Pull out top foam lid.
  • Pull out accessories from foam cutout pockets, including accessories behind paper cover.
  • Open black envelope and remove fasteners.
  • Turn over aluminum base and place aluminum base upside down on foam lid.
  • Use the large 1/8” hex key to remove four fasteners and washers from the bottom of the aluminum base, and then remove cardboard insert.
  • Place cardboard mounting fasteners and washers into empty black envelope and then put back into packaging for reuse if the product needs to be transported.

  
  

  Installing Support Arms (S / S Pro)

  • Place the front panel of aluminum base on the foam lid so that the blind threaded holes on the backside of the front panel are facing up.
  • Align one arm support with the aluminum base blind holes.
  • Place one of the short #10-32 5/16” fasteners into the lower aligned hole, and then use the large 1/8” hex key to thread fastener (do not over tighten and do not use the longer 1/2” fasteners that connect the base to cardboard insert).
  • Repeat with the other hole, and then repeat with the other arm.

  
  Installing Center Hole Cover (S)

  • Push the hole cover into the front side of the aluminum base’s front panel hole.
  • Note that the hole cover is an optional accessory provided to meet a user’s aesthetic preferences. Users can choose to install the hole cover or can choose to leave the hole open without impacting functionality.

  
  
  Installing Adjustable Height Feet (S / S Pro / S Mini)

  • Use the large 1/8” hex key to install the four adjustable height feet (counter sunk fasteners with padding) into the bottom of the aluminum base.
  • Note that the adj ht feet do not need to be used or installed if leveling is not required.

  Leveling Product (S / S Pro / S Mini)

  • Place product in desired location and determine which two corners do not contact surface.
  • Flip product over and loosen these adj ht feet fasteners with the large 1/8” hex key.
  • Turn the product back over and adjust height of fasteners by lifting up corner and turning edge of fastener with finger as needed to level.

  Securing Product to Surface (S / S Pro / S Mini)

  • Remove adj ht feet with the large 1/8” hex key if installed on base.
  • Place product in desired location, then use open through holes in base to mark location for drilling mounting holes into surface.
  • For through holes that will use underside fastener attachment or top side fasteners with underside nut, then drill holes with a minimum of 0.196 inch diameter.
  • For threaded holes that will use top side fastener attachment without nut, then drill pilot holes and tap with #10-32 threading.
  • Calculate fastener length by adding 5/16” for product thickness + surface thickness + thickness of washers if required + thickness of nut if required (note that 1/2” long fasteners and/or washers from cardboard insert attachment can be used for surface mounting).

  
  

  Installing Cable Straps (S / S Pro)

  • Determine which cables will be fed on which side of the laptop and Cooling Stand.
  • Hold cables on inside of the support arms and then wrap a cable strap around support arm and cables. One or two cable straps can be used per arm.
  • The cable wrap can be pushed up to loosen fit and move cables, then pushed down to tighten fit and lock cables in place.
  • Place laptop onto Cooling Stand, push cable straps upward to adjust cable lengths for attachment to laptop, then once desired cable length has been selected, push cable straps down to lock in place.
  • Once cable lengths are set on both sides of laptop and Cooling Stand, then use the fifth cable strap to bundle cables together (including S Pro power supply cable).

  
  

  User Accessories (S / S Pro / S Mini)

  • Docking stations, hard drives and other user accessories can be placed under your laptop and behind the Cooling Stand's solid front panel.
  • If you place something under your laptop with the S model or Cooling Fan with the S Pro and S Mini models that generates heat, then some portion of that heat will transfer to the laptop through line-of-site proximity heat radiation, rising hot air currents, and/or fan driven air movement. To lessen these effects, or when maximum laptop cooling is desired, then avoid placing items that generate heat under laptop or cooling fan.
  • If you place something under Cooling Fan when it is installed in the S Pro or S Mini models, then take note that the available open space under the fan is limited to 2.125 inches in height. Placing large and/or tall items directly under the fan will reduce fan efficiency, lower airflow and/or increased noise. To lessen these effects, do not place tall user accessories directly under the fan intake.

  
  
  Installing Power Plug (S Pro / S Mini)

  • Locate the power plug hole on the underside of the Cooling Fan enclosure. It is located towards the front and within the deeper bump out in the enclosure. There is an electrical notification label right above the hole. The hole can be felt with finger.
  • Remove cable strap from power supply cord and insert plug into power hole.

  
  

  Installing Air Deflector (S Pro)

  • Clip one side of the air deflector onto one of the front metal finger guard cross bars. Bend air deflector, slide into the slot between finger guard and air hole edge, then clip the other side of air deflector onto the other front metal finger guard cross bar.
  • Note that the air deflector is an optional accessory provided to meet a user’s preferred contact with cooling airflow. Users can choose to install the air deflector to prevent air from hitting their hands or can choose not to use the air deflector without having a significant impact on functionality.

  
  

  Removing or Cleaning Dust Filter (S Mini)

  • The S Mini ships with the dust filter and dust filter frame installed. It can be removed to increase airflow and reduce noise, or to clean the filter.
  • Remove two of the finger tightening nuts from one side.
  • Pull down the filter and frame, then reinstall the finger tightening nuts.
  • Repeat on other side.
  • Note that the dust filter is an optional accessory provided for users that choose to remove the Mac Mini’s bottom cover and drive cooling air into the computer. Installing the dust filter will help reduce dust build up, but the user will need to clean accumulated dust from filter and computer as required.

  
  
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  CONTROL 16-inch MacBook Pro

  


  

  Test Result Summary
  Processors generate heat which can increase temperatures, and when running intensive applications can cause throttling and limit performance. In testing with a 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro, the SVALT Cooling Stand Pro (S Pro) had the following results.
  
  Light Stress Test

  • up to 114% cooler enclosure
  • up to 63% cooler processor

  
  Heavy Stress Test Single-Core

  • up to 48% more processor power
  • up to 33% higher maximum processor speed

  
  Heavy Stress Test Multi-Core

  • up to 47% higher Geekbench score
  • up to 20% higher processor speed

  
  

  Testing Details Overview
  SVALT tests under strictly controlled variables so that SVALT supplemental cooling is the only variable influencing the results. For supplemental cooling testing it is important to understand that the laptop will only show performance improvements under throttling conditions, and that laptop temperature decrease when throttling to prevent heat from damaging the processor. That means a laptop using supplemental cooling under throttling conditions will not only have the potential for higher performance but also have the potential for higher temperatures. Less throttling means faster and hotter. So if throttling occurs, then temperatures are harder to test and compare. Conversely, if throttling is not occurring, then it is impossible to test or compare performance.

  • For a deeper dive into the fundamentals of laptop cooling, see Laptop Throttling.
  • Fore more information about the test process and methods used for testing, see Testing Guide.

  
  
  Testing Details Light Stress

  • Summary: The SVALT test had up to 114% cooler enclosure (Palm Rest Proximity in Celsius) and up to 63% cooler processor (GPU Proximity V in Celsius).
  • Date: 2019-11-18 CONTROL test and 2019-11-18 SVALT test.
  • Process: Two tests were conducted under controlled conditions per svalt.com/testing, a SVALT test with a S Pro, and another CONTROL test without the SVALT S Pro. In the SVALT test the laptop was placed on a S Pro with cooling fan running at high-speed. In the CONTROL test the laptop was placed on a flat non-thermal conductive or massive cardboard surface.
  • Computer: 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro (top-spec 2.4GHz CPU and 8GB GPU) with internal fans left in system auto.
  • Workload: 120 minutes of playing the same movie from the local laptop storage drive, and then 15 minutes cool down.
  • Ambient: The enclosed single room space was set to 75F heating, and temperatures were approximately the same between both tests with measurements varying between 73-76F depending on the heating system’s cycle. A thermistor measured both "inside" temperatures taken near computer but not influenced by it, and "outside" temperatures taken with remote sensor placed at center of hinge to not influence fan exhausts or normal laptop flat position.
  • Data: Terminal automated screenshoots and a tripod mounted camera took images every five minutes, starting five minutes before the test and continuing until the end of the test. Raw data from the laptop sensors was logged to a CVS file through TG Pro application. These data logs were used to calculate performance by averaging into 15-min segments, which were then used to generate the graphs and to calculate percentage improvements.

  
  

  Testing Details Heavy Stress Single-Core

  • Summary: The SVALT test had up to 48% more processor power (IA Power in Watt) and up to 33% higher maximum processor speed (CPU Max Frequency in GHz).
  • Date: 2019-11-17 CONTROL test and 2019-11-17 SVALT test.
  • Process: Two tests were conducted under controlled conditions per svalt.com/testing, a SVALT test with a S Pro, and another CONTROL test without the SVALT S Pro. In the SVALT test the laptop was placed on a S Pro with cooling fan running at high-speed. In the CONTROL test the laptop was placed on a flat non-thermal conductive or massive cardboard surface.
  • Computer: 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro (top-spec 2.4GHz CPU and 8GB GPU) with internal fans locked at max for 120-min test period and returned to system auto for 15-min cool down.
  • Workload: 120 minutes of Terminal yes stress test single-thread, and then 15 minutes cool down.
  • Ambient: The enclosed single room space was set to 75F heating, and temperatures were approximately the same between both tests with measurements varying between approximately 74-76F depending on the heating system cycle. A thermistor measured both "inside" temperatures taken near computer but not influenced by it, and "outside" temperatures taken with remote sensor placed at center of hinge to not influence fan exhausts or normal laptop flat position.
  • Data: Terminal automated screenshoots and a tripod mounted camera took images every five minutes, starting five minutes before the test and continuing until the end of the test. Raw data from the laptop sensors was logged to a CVS file through Intel Power Gadget application. These data logs were used to calculate performance by averaging into 15-min segments, which were then used to generate the graphs and to calculate percentage improvements.

  
  

  Testing Details Heavy Stress Multi-Core

  • Summary: The SVALT test had up to 47% higher Geekbench score (64-bit multi-core score) and up to 20% higher processor speed (CPU Frequency in GHz).
  • Date: 2019-11-16 CONTROL test and 2019-11-17 SVALT test.
  • Process: Two tests were conducted under controlled conditions per svalt.com/testing, a SVALT test with a S Pro, and another CONTROL test without the SVALT S Pro. In the SVALT test the laptop was placed on a S Pro with cooling fan running at high-speed. In the CONTROL test the laptop was placed on a flat non-thermal conductive or massive cardboard surface.
  • Computer: 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro (top-spec 2.4GHz CPU and 8GB GPU) with internal fans locked at max for 120-min test period and returned to system auto for 15-min cool down.
  • Workload: 120 minutes of Geekbench 64-bit Multi-Core stress, and then 15 minutes cool down.
  • Ambient: The enclosed single room space was set to 75F heating, and temperatures were approximately the same between both tests with measurements varying between approximately 74-76F depending on the heating system cycle. A thermistor measured both "inside" temperatures taken near computer but not influenced by it, and "outside" temperatures taken with remote sensor placed at center of hinge to not influence fan exhausts or normal laptop flat position.
  • Data: Terminal automated screenshoots and a tripod mounted camera took images every five minutes, starting five minutes before the test and continuing until the end of the test. Raw data from the laptop sensors was logged to a CVS file through Intel Power Gadget application. These data logs were used to calculate performance by averaging into 15-min segments, which were then used to generate the graphs and to calculate percentage improvements.

  
  
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