4.
4. Install the memory baseplate
(a) Remove protective tape on the bottom of the #2 memory baseplate. Next, install the memory
baseplate as shown in the photo below.
3. Clean the card for installation:
Remove all thermal grease on the GPU and remove any pads that stick on the PCB. Clean the GPU
with high-percentage isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. You may try to reattach the thermal pads
to the same location on the original cooler in case you need to return the card to its original state for
warranty purposes. After you are finished cleaning, the card should look like these photos: