Preparing The Water Block For Installation - EK-Quantum Vector2 Trio RTX 3080 Manual

PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION

DO NOT
REMOVE
STANDOFFS
FROM
SCREWS!
BACKPLATE
CARDBOARD
STEP 1
Unscrew seven (7) Screws AX1 M2.5x8 as shown in the image.
Remove the backplate together with seven (7) Screws AX1 M2.5x8
and backplate standoffs. Standoffs must stay on Screws AX1
M2.5 x 8 AX1
M2.5x8. Remove cardboard. Save the backplate set for later steps.
BACKPLATE
STANDOFF
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
STEP 1
- 10 -
Do not remove standoffs from screws! In case the
standoff detaches from the screw, replace it with a
spare one. When replacing the standoff make sure
that you screw it on the AX1 M2.5x8 screw. Do not
push the standoff onto the screw AX1 M2.5x8!