Installing The Backplate; Preparing The Graphics Card; Cutting And Placing Thermal Pads - EK-Quantum Vector RTX 3080/3090 Backplate Manual

INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE

Thermal PAD G 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
Thermal PAD G 1.5mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
STEP 1

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

First, complete the installation of your EK-Quantum Vector RTX
3080/3090 water block according to its installation manual.
In case the water block is already installed, remove the six (6) AX1
screws and their PVC washers, as shown in the image.
STEP 1
STEP 2

CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS

Your backplate comes with thermal pads that have to be cut into
smaller pieces to cover all the VRM components. EK made sure to
1 mm provide you with more than an adequate quantity of thermal pads to
complete this Step.
1.5 mm
Thermal pads:
2x Thermal PAD G 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996770
2x Thermal PAD G 1.5 mm (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996787
2x Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996794
2 mm
STEP 2
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CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.