ekwb EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe User manual

USER GUIDE
EK-Quantum
Convection M.2 NVMe

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 installation of this product please read important notice,
disclosure and warranty conditions printed on the back of the box.
Before you start using this product, please follow these basic guidelines:
Carefully read the manual before beginning the installation
process.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOX CONTENTS 4
REQUIRED TOOLS 4
M.2 NVMe HEATSINK DIMENSIONS 5
MAIN PARTS 6
PREPARING THE HEATSINK 6
SETTING THE HEATSINK CONFIGURATION 7
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS 7
FIRST CONFIGURATION THERMAL PAD SELECTION AND PLACEMENT 8
SECOND CONFIGURATION THERMAL PAD SELECTION AND PLACEMENT 9
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 11
SOCIAL MEDIA 11

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BOX CONTENTS
EK-Quantum Convection
M.2 NVMe
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm (2 pcs)
Thermal Pad G 0.5 mm (2 pcs)
120 mm
24 mm
120 mm
24 mm
Phillips Head Screwdriver Scissors
REQUIRED TOOLS

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24.7 mm
24 mm
11.1 mm
7.1 mm
75 mm
3.2 mm
M.2 NVMe HEATSINK DIMENSIONS
FIRST CONFIGURATION SECOND CONFIGURATION
Because of the flipping design, there are two configurations of the
heatsinks dimension.
24.7 mm
24 mm
75 mm
7.1 mm
12.1 mm
4.2 mm

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MAIN PARTS
Position EAN Description Quantity
1
104603 Aluminum Front Cover - Nickel
1
104605 Aluminum Front Cover - Silver
104604 Aluminum Front Cover - Black
105057 Aluminum Front Cover - Gold
2104607 Aluminum Backplate - Black 1
3104997 M2 x 4 Screw - Black 4
4100663 EK Badge 1
2
4
3
1
For this Step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
PREPARING THE HEATSINK
STEP 1
First, remove the four (4) M2 x 4 screws so the backplate of the heatsink
can be removed.
Remove the backplate.
M2 x 4
SCREW

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SETTING THE HEATSINK CONFIGURATION
The Aluminum Cover has two alignments of holes. The first hole
alignment is dedicated for installing the Single-Sided M.2 SSDs,
which means all the storage and controller electronics are placed
on one side of the drive PCB. The heatsink comes out of the box in
the same configuration. The second hole alignment configuration
provides additional clearance for Two-Sided M.2 SSDs, which have
chips on both sides of the PCB. This configuration can be achieved
by flipping the backplate and aligning the backplate with the second
position of the threaded holes as shown in the picture below.
STEP 2
CUTTING AND PLACING THERMAL PADS
Your M.2 NMVe Heatsink came with more than an adequate amount
of thermal pads.
CAUTION: You must remove the protective foil from both
sides of the thermal pad before installation.
Thermal Pad G 1.0 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996770
Thermal Pad G 0.5 mm – (120 x 24 mm) EAN: 3830046996763
EK recommends cutting the provided thermal pads to the size most
optimal for M.2 NVMe drive coverage. The size shown below is most
commonly used, but we recommend cutting it in size to cover all the
storage and controller electronics on your M.2 NVMe SSD drive.
Thermal Pad G – 1.0 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
1.0 mm
Thermal Pad G – 0.5 mm (120 x 24 mm)
120 mm
24 mm
0.5 mm
20 mm
70 mm
Most commonly used size

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THERMAL PAD G
1.0 mm
THERMAL PAD G
1.0 mm
FIRST CONFIGURATION THERMAL PAD SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
STEP 1
The first hole alignment configuration is dedicated for M.2
drives with 500 GB storage and 1 TB storage. The picture below
represents the thermal pad selection approved by EK testing
on Firecuda 530 SSD drives. The use of thermal pad thickness
may variate for each M.2 SSD drive manufacturer as we cannot
guarantee the same height of chips on each. Check for proper
thermal pad contact once the heatsink is assembled. EK provided
you with two (2) thermal pads - 0.5 mm thickness and two (2)
thermal pads - 1 mm thickness so you can easily choose between
the most optimal thickness for your drive.
Picture for reference: Installing the Firecuda 530 SSD - 1 TB.
STEP 2
Once installed together, secure the backplate onto the front cover
with previously removed four (4) M2x4 screws. We recommend
tightening them in order as shown in the picture.
Please pay attention to hole alignment on both sides of the
heatsink!
STEP 1
STEP 2
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
1
2
3
4
Picture for reference:
Installing the Firecuda
530 SSD - 1 TB.

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THERMAL PAD G
1.0 mm
THERMAL PAD G
0.5 mm
THERMAL PAD G
1.0 mm
THERMAL PAD G
0.5 mm
SECOND CONFIGURATION THERMAL PAD SELECTION AND PLACEMENT
STEP 1
The second hole alignment configuration is dedicated for M.2
drives with 2 TB storage and 4 TB storage. The picture below
represents the thermal pad selection approved by EK testing
on Firecuda 530 SSD drives. The use of thermal pad thickness
may variate for each M.2 SSD drive manufacturer as we cannot
guarantee the same height of chips on each. Check for proper
thermal pad contact once the heatsink is assembled. EK provided
you with two (2) thermal pads - 0.5 mm thickness and two (2)
thermal pads - 1 mm thickness so you can easily choose between
the most optimal thickness for your drive.
STEP 1
Picture for reference:
Installing the Firecuda
530 SSD - 2 TB.
Picture for reference:
Installing the Firecuda
530 SSD - 4 TB.

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STEP 2
Once installed together, secure the backplate onto the front cover
with previously removed four (4) M2 x 4 screws. We recommend
tightening them in order as shown in the picture.
Please pay attention to hole alignment on both sides of the
heatsink!
STEP 2
For this step, you will need:
Phillips Head Screwdriver
1
2
3
4