Does no aluminium block heat sink = fried 4G modem?

If you want to buy the original all in one kit ⇨ look here.
If you want to go more powerful get ⇨ the alloy block, a good WWAN-card like Sierra Wireless MC7455 from a dealer near you, as well as pigtails and external antennas of your choice and make sure you follow instructions from ⇝ this thread.