Preparing The Graphics Card; Removing The Stock Cooler; Cleaning The Pcb - ekwb EK-Quantum Vector FE RTX 3080 User Manual

PREPARING THE GRAPHICS CARD

STEP 1

REMOVING THE STOCK COOLER

Place your graphics card on the flat surface and carefully remove the
stock cooler. Do not forget to unplug all the LED and fan connectors.
Pay attention to the following steps when installing the EK-Quantum
Vector FE RTX 3080 water block onto your graphics card.
STEP 2

CLEANING THE PCB

Carefully detach the original stock cooler after removing all screws
that are securing it to the board. Wipe off the remains of the original
thermal compound using a nonabrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown
in the sample image, until the components and circuit board are
completely clean. EK recommends the use of denatured alcohol for
removing TIM leftovers.
STEP 2
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