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For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE TO THE WATER BLOCK
STEP 1
STEP 1
Place the backplate with eight (8)M2.5x8 AX1 Screws with Standoffs
onto the PCB. Make sure all the holes are aligned.
Tighten screws according to the numerical order shown in the
image!
Do not use excessive force!
INSERTING THE GRAPHICS CARD INTO THE CHASSIS
Carefully lift your graphics card with the installed water block and
insert it into your PC’s motherboard PCI Express expansion slot.
Please keep in mind that your graphics card is heavier than before it
was equipped with the water block.
You need to be very careful when handling the graphics
card. Avoid all unnecessary manipulation of the water block
assembly that might damage your card or water block.
BACKPLATE
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2
8
3
4
6
5
7
Before attaching the Backplate to the PCB, make sure all
the Thermal Pads are placed correctly!
