Installing The Backplate - ekwb EK-Quantum Vector2 Strix Manual

INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE

Thermal Pad F – 1.0 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
Thermal Pad F – 1.5 mm (120 x 16 mm)
120 mm
Thermal Pad G – 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
F1.5
G2
Thermal Pad - 120 x 16 x 1.5 mm
F1.5
Thermal Pad - 120 x 24 x 2.0 mm
G2
1 mm
1.5 mm
2 mm
STEP 1
F1.5
G2
G2
G2
G2 G2
G2
STEP 2
STEP 1
After attaching the water block, a few more thermal pads need to be
cut into smaller pieces to cover all the necessary components. EK
made sure to provide you with more than an adequate quantity of
thermal pads to complete this step.
CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Replacement thermal pads:
Thermal Pad F 1.0 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996732
Thermal Pad F 1.5 mm – (120 x 16 mm) EAN: 3830046996749
Thermal Pad G 2.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 2
Apply the thermal pads onto the GPU PCB as shown in the image.
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