GeeekPi DP-0038

GeeekPi DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case Instruction Manual

ຮູບແບບ: DP-0038

1. ບົດແນະນຳ

This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your GeeekPi DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case. Designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5, this case enhances functionality with PCIe expansion for M.2 NVMe SSDs, an active cooling system, and convenient connectivity options.

ຄຸນ​ນະ​ສົມ​ບັດ​ທີ່​ສໍາ​ຄັນ​:

  • ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້: Specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi 5.
  • Expandability: Supports PCIex1 expansion for M.2 NVMe SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 sizes).
  • ຄວາມເຢັນແບບພິເສດ: Integrated Armor Lite V5 Active Cooler for optimal thermal management.
  • ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ທີ່ສະດວກ: PCB daughter board with MicroHDMI to standard HDMI adapter and rear-routed USB-C port.
  • GPIO Access: Features a GPIO expansion board and dust cover for easy and protected access.
  • ການຄຸ້ມຄອງພະລັງງານ: Includes a power switch button and a reset push button for the Pi 5 board.
GeeekPi DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case with labeled ports
Figure 1: GeeekPi DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case with labeled ports including USB, Ethernet, HDMI, USB-C power, power switch, and GPIO rubber cover.

2. ເນື້ອໃນຊຸດ

ກວດ​ສອບ​ວ່າ​ອົງ​ປະ​ກອບ​ທັງ​ຫມົດ​ທີ່​ລະ​ບຸ​ໄວ້​ຂ້າງ​ລຸ່ມ​ນີ້​ແມ່ນ​ລວມ​ຢູ່​ໃນ​ຊຸດ​ຂອງ​ທ່ານ​:

Diagram showing all components included in the DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case package
Figure 2: All components included in the DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case package.
  • DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case (Top and Bottom Shell)
  • DeskPi V1 For RPi5 Daughter Board
  • Armor Lite V5 Active Cooler (Aluminum Heatsink with Fan)
  • PCIe FPC Cable
  • GPIO Expansion Board
  • Thermal Pads (various sizes)
  • M2x6.5mm Standoff
  • Screws M2x3mm
  • Screws M2.5x6
  • Screws M2.5x10

3. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການຕິດຕັ້ງ

Follow these steps carefully to assemble your GeeekPi DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case with your Raspberry Pi 5 and M.2 NVMe SSD.

Step-by-step diagram for installing the Raspberry Pi 5 into the DeskPi Lite case
ຮູບທີ 3: ຄູ່ມືຮູບພາບສຳລັບຂັ້ນຕອນການຕິດຕັ້ງ.

3.1. Heatsink and Thermal Pad Installation

  1. Carefully peel off the protective films from both sides of the thermal pads.
  2. Apply the thermal pads to the corresponding chips on your Raspberry Pi 5 board as indicated in Figure 3, Step 1. Ensure good contact.
  3. Align the Armor Lite V5 Active Cooler with the Raspberry Pi 5 board, ensuring the fan connector is near the fan header. Gently press down to secure it, making sure the thermal pads create firm contact between the heatsink and the chips.
  4. Secure the heatsink to the Raspberry Pi 5 board using the provided screws, as shown in Figure 3, Step 2.
  5. Connect the fan cable from the Armor Lite V5 Active Cooler to the appropriate fan header on the Raspberry Pi 5 board.
Image showing the Armor Lite V5 Active Cooler and its placement on the Raspberry Pi 5
Figure 4: Armor Lite V5 Active Cooler installed on the Raspberry Pi 5.

3.2. Daughter Board and PCIe Cable Connection

  1. Connect the PCIe FPC cable to the Raspberry Pi 5's PCIe slot and the DeskPi V1 Daughter Board's PCIe slot. Ensure the cable is inserted correctly and securely.
  2. Carefully align and connect the Raspberry Pi 5 board to the DeskPi V1 Daughter Board, ensuring all ports and connectors are properly seated. This connection includes the USB-C port and the HDMI ports.
  3. Insert the M.2 NVMe SSD into the designated slot on the DeskPi V1 Daughter Board. Secure it with the provided M2x6.5mm standoff and M2x3mm screw. The case supports M.2 NVMe SSDs of sizes 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280.
Image demonstrating M.2 NVMe SSD installation on the DeskPi Lite daughter board
Figure 5: M.2 NVMe SSD installation on the daughter board.

3.3. ການປະກອບກໍລະນີ

  1. Place the assembled Raspberry Pi 5 and daughter board into the bottom shell of the DeskPi Lite case. Ensure it sits flush and all ports align with the case openings.
  2. Secure the board assembly to the bottom case using the M2.5x6 screws.
  3. Attach the GPIO expansion board to the GPIO pins on the Raspberry Pi 5.
  4. Place the top shell of the case onto the bottom shell, aligning the screw holes. Secure the top shell with the M2.5x10 screws.

3.4. Video Installation Guide

For a visual step-by-step guide, please refer to the official installation video:

Video 1: Official installation guide for the GeeekPi DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case. This video demonstrates the complete assembly process, including thermal pad application, heatsink installation, daughter board connection, SSD mounting, and final case assembly.

4. ຄໍາແນະນໍາການດໍາເນີນງານ

Once assembled, the DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case provides enhanced control and monitoring features.

4.1. Power and Reset Buttons

  • ປຸ່ມສະວິດໄຟ: Located on the side of the case, this button allows for convenient power on/off control of your Raspberry Pi 5.
  • ຣີເຊັດປຸ່ມກົດ: Positioned on the front, this button provides a quick way to reset the Raspberry Pi 5 board.

4.2. ຕົວຊີ້ວັດ LED

The case features LED indicators to provide status information:

  • LED ສີຂຽວ: Indicates disk status.
  • ໄຟແດງ: ສະແດງສະຖານະພະລັງງານ.
Image showing the power switch button and LED indicators on the DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case
Figure 6: Power switch button and LED indicators.

4.3. GPIO Access

The integrated GPIO expansion board allows for easy access to the Raspberry Pi 5's GPIO pins from the outside of the case, protected by a rubber cover.

4.4. ຊ່ອງສຽບກາດ MicroSD

The MicroSD card slot remains accessible from the outside, allowing for easy insertion and removal of the card without disassembling the case.

5. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your DeskPi Lite Pi5 Case and Raspberry Pi 5, follow these maintenance guidelines:

  • ທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ: Periodically clean the exterior of the case with a soft, dry cloth. For dust accumulation in the ventilation grilles, use compressed air. Ensure the device is powered off and disconnected from power before cleaning.
  • ການບຳລຸງຮັກສາພັດລົມ: If the active cooler fan becomes noisy or less effective, inspect it for dust buildup and gently clean it with compressed air or a soft brush.
  • ເງື່ອນໄຂສິ່ງແວດລ້ອມ: Operate the case in a well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture.

6. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ

ພາກສ່ວນນີ້ແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາທົ່ວໄປທີ່ທ່ານອາດຈະພົບ.

6.1. SSD ບໍ່ຖືກກວດພົບ

  • Check PCIe Cable: Ensure the PCIe FPC cable is securely connected at both ends (Raspberry Pi 5 and daughter board).
  • ບ່ອນນັ່ງ SSD: Verify that the M.2 NVMe SSD is correctly seated in its slot and secured with the screw.
  • Raspberry Pi OS Configuration: Ensure your Raspberry Pi OS is updated and configured to recognize NVMe drives. You may need to force PCIe to Gen3.0 in config.txt ໂດຍການເພີ່ມ dtparam=pciex1_gen=3.
  • ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້ຂອງ SSD: Confirm your M.2 NVMe SSD is compatible with the PCIe interface and supported sizes (2230/2242/2260/2280).
Screenshot showing lsblk command output for SSD detection and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth signal strength
ຮູບທີ 7: ຕົວຢ່າງample of SSD detection using lsblk and wireless signal information.

6.2. ປະສິດທິພາບການເຮັດຄວາມເຢັນ

  • Thermal Pad Contact: Ensure the thermal pads are correctly placed and make firm contact between the Raspberry Pi 5 chips and the heatsink.
  • ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພັດລົມ: Verify the active cooler fan is properly connected to the Raspberry Pi 5's fan header.
  • ປະຕິບັດການພັດລົມ: Note that the fan typically activates when the CPU temperature reaches approximately 65 degrees Celsius. This is normal operation.
Graph showing CPU temperature bench test results over 30 minutes
Figure 8: CPU temperature performance during idle and stress test periods.

6.3. ຄວາມຫຍຸ້ງຍາກໃນສະພາແຫ່ງ

  • Ribbon Cables: Be gentle when handling and connecting the FPC ribbon cables. Ensure they are fully inserted and the latches are secured.
  • ການຈັດຮຽງອົງປະກອບ: Double-check the alignment of the Raspberry Pi 5 board with the daughter board and the case. Do not force components if they do not fit easily.
  • Power Button Mechanism: When installing the Raspberry Pi 5, ensure the case's power button mechanism aligns correctly with the Pi's onboard power button to avoid damage.

7. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ

ຄຸນສົມບັດຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ
ຍີ່ຫໍ້GeeekPi
ຊື່ຕົວແບບDP-0038
ຄວາມເຂົ້າກັນໄດ້Raspberry Pi 5
M.2 NVMe SSD ຮອງຮັບ2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe x4 interface)
ລະບົບເຮັດຄວາມເຢັນArmor Lite V5 Active Cooler
ພອດ HDMIDual Full-Size HDMI Output (via adapter)
ພອດ USB2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0 (routed from Pi 5)
ຜອດອີເທີເນັດ1x Gigabit Ethernet (routed from Pi 5)
ການປ້ອນຂໍ້ມູນພະລັງງານUSB-C 5V Power IN (routed to rear)
GPIO AccessExternal GPIO expansion board with dust cover
ຂະໜາດ (ປະມານ)147 mm (L) x 94 mm (W) x 34 mm (H)
ນ້ໍາຫນັກລາຍການ7.4 ອອນ
ວັດສະດຸພາດສະຕິກ

8. ການຮັບປະກັນແລະການສະຫນັບສະຫນູນ

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official GeeekPi website or contact their customer service directly. Details regarding warranty periods, coverage, and support channels are typically provided by the manufacturer.

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