ekwb EK-Quantum Vector3 FE RTX 5090 User Manual page 12

PREPARING THE WATER BLOCK FOR INSTALLATION
M2.5 x 4 AX1
BACKPLATE
M2.5 x 6 AX1
PCB GAP CAP
I/O CABLE
STEP 11
M2.5 x 8 AX1
BACKPLATE
STANDOFF
DO NOT REMOVE
STANDOFFS
FROM SCREWS!
STEP 1
STEP 11
Carefully remove the I/O cable assembly from the housing. The
cable is glued to the side of the housing.
Use a thin plastic prying tool to help separate the cable from the
housing. It is recommended to heat the housing for easier removal.
Important! Do not use excessive force.
STEP 1
Unscrew two (2) Screws AX1 M2.5 x 4 mm, and two (2) Screws AX1
M2.5 x 8 mm. Remove the backplate together with the Screws and
backplate standoffs Standoffs must stay on Screws AX1 M2.5 x 8
mm. Remove the green PCB gap caps.
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 M2.5 x 8 screws. Do not push the
standoff onto the screw AX1 M2.5 x 8 mm.
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
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