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Removing The Stock Backplate And Cooler Frame; Cleaning The Pcb - ekwb EK-Quantum Vector Trinity RTX 3080/3090 User Manual

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Screws that are holding the backplate and frame to the PCB.

STOCK COOLER FRAME

STOCK BACKPLATE

STEP 3

REMOVING THE STOCK BACKPLATE AND COOLER

FRAME

Use the Phillips head screwdriver to remove the six screws and

carefully detach the stock cooler frame and stock backplate from

the PCB.

STEP 3

STEP 4

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. After that,

remove all remaining stock thermal pads from the PCB

STEP 4

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