Preparing The Graphics Card; Removing The Stock Cooler; Cleaning The Pcb - EK-Quantum Vector TUF RTX 3070 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 EK-Quantum
Vector TUF RTX 3070 water block onto your graphics card.
STEP 2

CLEANING THE PCB

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 2
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