There should be a cooper pipe between the CPU and cooler like this one[1].
Seriously, WTF? Where is it?
1: https://i0.wp.com/lemmymorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01...
Seriously, WTF? Where is it?
1: https://i0.wp.com/lemmymorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01...
The downside is it's harder to get decent airflow over the fins. The casing is probably designed to direct the airflow, but I'd have to see all parts together to figure out how this works.
EDIT: the lower case appears to have some ducting on it, see this example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324259489798
Provides for heat dissipation over broader surfaces. This is normal.
The heat pipe is the part just above and to the left of the fan.
(Video mentions 2019 model, which is a minor revision based on this)