EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3070 Backplate User manual

USER GUIDE
BACKPL AT E
EK-Quantum
Vector Strix RTX 3070/3080/3090 Backplate

This product is intended for installation only by expert users.
Please consult with a qualified technician for installation. Improper
installation may result in damage to your equipment. EK Water
Blocks assumes no liability whatsoever, expressed or implied,
for the use of these products, nor their installation. The following
instructions are subject to change without notice. Please visit our
web site at www.ekwb.com for updates.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Please carefully read the manual thoroughly before beginning
with the installation process!
Please remove your graphics card from the computer to assure
safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible
damages to your GPU and/or graphics card circuit board (PCB).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS 5
INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE 6
PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 6
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 6
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE 8
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES 8
IMPORTANT NOTICE 8
WARRANTY 9
REQUIRED TOOLS 9
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 10
SOCIAL MEDIA 10

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BOX CONTENTS
4 mm
6 mm
M2,5x6 AX1 Screw (7 pcs)
M2,5x4 AX1 Screw (3 pcs)
EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX
3070/3080/3090 Backplate
PVC Washer M2.5 (10 pcs)
Thermal PAD G 2 mm - (120x24mm) (2 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm
Thermal PAD G 1,5mm - (120x24mm) (2 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm
Thermal PAD G 1,0mm - (120x24mm) (2 pcs)
7 mm
M2.5 Nut (5 pcs)M2,5x7 AX1 Screw (7 pcs)
Mounting mechanism - You may not need all the screws, mounting mechanism is universal!

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BACKPLATE DIMENSIONS
280,90 mm
128,75 mm
5,20 mm

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INSTALLING THE BACKPLATE
STEP 1
PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD
First complete the installation of your EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX
3070/3080/3090 water block according to its installation manual.
If water block is already installed, remove the six (6) AX1 screws
and their PVC washers. Mentioned screws and washers are marked
in the image.
STEP 2
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
Your backplate is supplied with thermal pads that needs to be cut
into smaller pieces in order to cover all VRM components. EK made
sure to provide customers with more than adequate quantity of
thermal pads to complete this step.
PLEASE REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FOIL FROM BOTH
SIDES OF THE THERMAL PADS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Replacement thermal pads:
2x Thermal PAD G 1,5 mm - (120 x 24 mm) - EAN: 3830046996787
2x Thermal PAD G 1,0 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996770
2x Thermal PAD G 2,0 mm - (120 x 24 mm) – EAN: 3830046996794
STEP 1
STEP 2
120 mm
24 mm
1 mm
Thermal PAD G 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1.5 mm
Thermal PAD G 1.5mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
2 mm
Thermal PAD G 2.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)

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Once cut to size thermal pads should be applied to the backplate as
shown in the image.
STEP 2
EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3080:
EK-Quantum Vector Strix RTX 3090:
Thermal Pad
G 1.0 mm
Thermal Pad
G 1.5 mm
Thermal Pad
G 1.0 mm
Thermal Pad G 1.5 mm
Thermal Pad
G 2.0 mm

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STEP 4
ATTACHING THE BACKPLATE
Place the backplate on to the PCB aligning all of the holes.
Position an M2.5x7 AX1 screw in each of the (6) mounting holed
marked below and then tighten them evenly using a Phillips head
screwdriver. Do not use excessive force!
For this Step, you will need:
STEP 4
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Once the installation is completed, it is a recommended practice to
test the cooling circuit for leaks prior to powering up the computer.
We recommend a 24 hour leak test prior to powering up the
computer. Do not test the water block using city water pressure. This
will rupture the top of the housing and render the block unusable
(and will void your warranty). While all efforts have been made to
provide the most comprehensive tutorial possible, EK Water Blocks
assumes no liability expressed or implied for any consequential
damage(s) occurring to your equipment as a result of using EK Water
Blocks cooling products, either due to errors or omissions on our
part in the above instructions, or due to failure or defect in the EK
Water Blocks cooling products.
Phillips Head
Screwdriver
M2.5 x 7 AX1
6 pcs
7mm
M2.5x7 AX1 Screw

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Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors
REQUIRED TOOLS
WARRANTY
Our products are warranted against defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of 24 months beginning from the date of delivery to the final
user. During this period, products will be repaired or have parts replaced
at our discretion provided that: (I) the product is returned to the agent
from whom it was purchased; (II) the product has been purchased by an
end user and has not used for commercial purposes; (III) the product has
not been misused, handled carelessly, or used in a manner other than
in accordance with the instructions provided describing its installation
and proper use. This warranty does not confer rights other than those
expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential
loss or damage. This warranty is offered as an extra benefit and does not
affect your statutory rights as a consumer. This warranty is voided if the
product comes in contact with aggressive UV additives or other improper
liquids. EK blocks are sealed with warranty void circular label, which
proves that the block has withstood a pressure leak test. Removing it will
void leak-free guarantee and not the guarantee on the product itself. Any
other RMA issues can be reported to EK Support at www.ekwb.com/
support for further analysis.

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