Attaching The Block To The Graphics Card; Checking For Contact; Inserting The Graphics Card Into The Chassis - ekwb EK-Quantum Vector RTX 3080/3090 D-RGB User Manual

M2.5 x 4 AX1 Screw
M2.5 PVC Washer
STEP 2

ATTACHING THE BLOCK TO THE GRAPHICS CARD

Use twelve (12) M2.5 X 4 AX1 screws and M2.5 PVC washers.
Tighten the screws evenly using the Phillips head screwdriver. EK
recommends you start tightening the screws around the GPU core
first, and then continuing outward to prevent the damage to the
GPU. Always use a plastic washer under each screw!
For this Step, you will need:
STEP 2

CHECKING FOR CONTACT

If necessary, temporarily remove the water block to check for uniform
surface contact between the block and components. Pay special
attention to the VRM section of the graphics card. Check whether
the water block makes contact with the intended integrated circuit.
Then repeat Steps from the previous section to re-attach the block.

INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS

Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and
insert it into your PC's motherboard PCIexpress expansion slot.
Please bear in mind that your graphics card is very likely heavier than
before it was equipped with the water block.
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In case you fail to obtain good contact, please check again
or contact our support service at www.ekwb.com/support.
You need to be very careful when handling the graphics
card. Avoid all unnecessary manipulation of the water block
assembly that might damage your card or water block.
Phillips Head
Screwdriver