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  • EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 FTW2 DT GAMING with iCX Cooler PCIe Mounting plate Removal
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What you need

Step 1

              Remove Dust Caps
  • If you have any dust caps over the HDMI or Display Port connections, remove them

If you have any dust caps over the HDMI or Display Port connections, remove them

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Step 2

              Remove Back Screws
  • Remove the 3 screws using a Phillips #1 Screwdriver (Red)
  • Remove the 2 Standoffs using a 5mm socket

Remove the 3 screws using a Phillips #1 Screwdriver (Red)

Remove the 2 Standoffs using a 5mm socket

Step 3

  • Remove top screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver (Blue)
  • Remove the bottom screw and nut using a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Will want to use a finger to hold the nut from spinning while releasing the screw.

Remove top screw using a Phillips #0 screwdriver (Blue)

Remove the bottom screw and nut using a Phillips #0 screwdriver. Will want to use a finger to hold the nut from spinning while releasing the screw.

Step 4

              Slide out the plate
  • Gently slide the plate out from between the back cover and the circuit board. It should come out without much force.
  • If it doesn’t want to budge, check that the right screw was removed from the top of the video card.

Gently slide the plate out from between the back cover and the circuit board. It should come out without much force.

If it doesn’t want to budge, check that the right screw was removed from the top of the video card.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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