EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer Installation guide

EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer
EK Water Blocks
Brand
EK Water Blocks
Model
EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer
Category
Hardware cooling accessories
Type
Installation guide

EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer is an easy-to-install graphics card reinforcer designed to provide additional support and rigidity to AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics cards, preventing bending and sagging. It can be used with or without the EK-FC R9-290X Backplate, and installation requires a Philips head screwdriver and an Allen key 2mm. The reinforcer comes with all the necessary mounting hardware, including M3x4 ISO7380 screws, M3x6 DIN7985 screws, plastic washers, and an M3 nut.

EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer is an easy-to-install graphics card reinforcer designed to provide additional support and rigidity to AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics cards, preventing bending and sagging. It can be used with or without the EK-FC R9-290X Backplate, and installation requires a Philips head screwdriver and an Allen key 2mm. The reinforcer comes with all the necessary mounting hardware, including M3x4 ISO7380 screws, M3x6 DIN7985 screws, plastic washers, and an M3 nut.

All disclosures, notices and warranty conditions are being written on the back on EKWB website. Revision 1.0. Released on 17
th
of February, 2014.
Installation and mounting manual for EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer
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.
STEP 1: GENERAL INFORMATION. Sample picture of AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics card.
STEP 2: INSTALLING THE REINFORCER W/O USING EK-FC BACKPLATE
EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer is very easy to install. This step will show how to install the reinforcer without using the EK-FC R9-290X Backplate:
1) Install EK-FC R9-290X series water block according to its installation manual in case you haven’t done so yet.
2) Install the Reinforcer over the water block, align the three mounting holes and secure the Reinforcer to the graphics car I/O bracket with
enclosed M3x4 ISO7380 screws using enclosed Allen key 2mm.
3) Finish the installation by using M3x6 DIN7985 screw, plastic washer and a M3 nut to secure the back end of the Reinforcer to the graphics
card circuit board. Tighten the screw using Philip head screwdriver.
STEP 3 (alternatively): INSTALLING THE REINFORCER AND USING IT WITH THE EK-FC BACKPLATE
Alternatively, it is possible to use both EK-FC R9-290X Backplate and Reinforcer at the same time. This step will show how to install the Reinforcer
using the EK-FC R9-290X Backplate:
1) Install EK-FC R9-290X series water block and EK-FC R9-290X Backplate according to its installation manual in case you haven’t done so yet.
2) Install the Reinforcer over the water block, align the three mounting holes and secure the Reinforcer to the graphics car I/O bracket with
enclosed M3x4 ISO7380 screws using enclosed Allen key 2mm (as shown in STEP 2)
3) Finish the installation by using M3x4 DIN7985 screw to secure the back end of the Reinforcer to the graphics card circuit board. Tighten the
screw using Philip head screwdriver.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Philips head screwdriver
Screw M3x6 DIN7985
Plastic washer
M3 nut
Screw M3x4 ISO7380
Allen key 2mm
Screw M3x5 DIN7985
EK-FC Backplate
EK-FC Reinforcer
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EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer Installation guide

EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer
EK Water Blocks
Brand
EK Water Blocks
Model
EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer
Category
Hardware cooling accessories
Type
Installation guide

EK Water Blocks EK-FC R9-290X Reinforcer is an easy-to-install graphics card reinforcer designed to provide additional support and rigidity to AMD Radeon R9 290X graphics cards, preventing bending and sagging. It can be used with or without the EK-FC R9-290X Backplate, and installation requires a Philips head screwdriver and an Allen key 2mm. The reinforcer comes with all the necessary mounting hardware, including M3x4 ISO7380 screws, M3x6 DIN7985 screws, plastic washers, and an M3 nut.

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