EKWB EK-Classic GPU Water Block Strix RTX 2080Ti D-RGB Service Manual

EK-Classic GPU Water Block

Strix RTX 2080Ti D-RGB

GPU WATER BLOCK

1st Revision, Jun 4th 2020

INSTALLATION MANUAL

This product is compatible with RTX 2080 Ti Strix Classic graphic
card. It 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 impor tant notice, disclosure and warranty
conditions printed on the back of the box.

Before you start using this product please follow these basic guidelines:

Please carefully read the manual throughly before beginning
with the installation process!

Please remove your graphics card from computer to assure
safest mounting process in order to prevent any possible
damages to your GPU and/or graphics card circuit board(PCB).

The EK fittings require only a small amount of force to screw
them firmly in place since the liquid seal is ensured by the
rubber O-ring gaskets.

Do not use pure distilled water! For bes t results EK recommends
the use of EK-CyroFuel coolants!

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TABLE OF CONTENT

PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD 4
INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK 7
CHECKING FOR CONTACTS 8
INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS AND TUBING 8
INSERTING THE CARD IN YOUR PC CASE 9
REQUIRED TOOLS 9
CONNECTING THE D-RGB LED STRIP 10
SUPPORT AND SERVICE 11
SOCIAL MEDIA 11

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PREPARING YOUR GRAPHIC CARD

Remove two screws on
the IO bracket using
Phillips screwdriver

STEP 1

STEP 1
REMOVING STOCK COOLER

Remove all encircled screws using Phillips screwdriver. All heat
sink assembly screws should be removed, including self-adhesive
washers on both sides of the PCB (if present). Also remove encircled
screws on the IO bracket. After you remove the housing do not
forget to unplug the fan and RGB LED panel.

STEP 2
REMOVING FACTORY PROVIDED BACKPLATE

Remove all encircled screws using Phillips screwdriver. All heat
sink assembly screws should be removed, including self-adhesive
washers on both sides of the PCB(if present).

STEP 2

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