EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3080 User Manual page 11

M2.5 x 8 AX1
M4 x 28 DIN7984
STEP 6
Place the active backplate on the PCB and make sure all holes are
aligned. Position an M2.5 x 8 AX1 screw into each of the five (5)
mounting holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly
with a Phillips head screwdriver.
To avoid using excessive force, you can easily loosen up the three
(3) M4 x 28 7984DIN screws pre-installed on the terminal, but be
careful that two (2) 15 x 1 O-rings remain in their terminal slots.
Also, do not forget to tighten the three (3) loosed M4 x 28 7984DIN
screws back after attaching the Active Backplate.
In order to ensure that the holes in the terminal and the block line up,
the thermal pads near the terminal must be compressed. This can
be achieved by squeezing the block and active backplate together.
This will not damage the PCB as the mounted standoffs prevent
contact at critical locations. This is the only way to guarantee the
promised performance of the components.
Then, position the three (3) M4 x 28 7984DIN screws that were
detached from the GPU water block terminal into each of the three
(3) mounting holes (as shown in the image) and tighten them evenly
with the provided 2.5 mm Allen Key.
Do not use excessive force!
CAUTION: When placing the Active Backplate on the PCB,
the two inserted 15 x 1 O-rings must remain inside their STEP
5 terminal slots. Wrongly positioned O-rings can cause leaks!
For this Step, you will need:
Allen Key 2.5 mm
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Phillips Head Screwdriver