EK Rep? Nightmare with Titan X Pascal Block

BS Dave · 19 Jun 2019 at 08:58

5 of the standoffs on my titan x pascal around the gpu die have come away from the block and are stuck to the screws on the other side of the card. EK support are telling me to use pliers to get them off but the standoffs only have one straight edge and a single slip could mean a scratched pcb and broken card. And a borked Titan x pascal is not something I need!!

I’m only taking it off to fit another acetyl and nickel block and backplate from them anyway!!

I just need one of whatever they use in the factory to tighten them into the block in the first place...

Is it EK Luc that looks after this forum? It would be great to be able to get in touch with him...

@EK Luc

Thanks

pastymuncher · 19 Jun 2019 at 10:51

Take a pair of pliers and wrap masking tape a couple of times around the jaws to protect the board in case the pliers slip. If you are careful they shouldn't but if they do the board will be protected. It's the only way you are going to get them off. Once off put a bit of threadlock on the standoff's thread so it won't come out again.

BS Dave · 19 Jun 2019 at 12:38

Thanks mate. I was wondering about just screwing them back into the block with threadlock then trying to remove the screws after it had dried...

Edit - I managed to get one out with pliers, the others all have components to near to get a good grip. Gonna try some loctite

tyler_jrb · 19 Jun 2019 at 16:09

Are they not the ones that have the slots on the side for a 5 or 6mm spanner?

I’ve had one come out before and I’m sure that’s what I used in fear of chewing the originals up with pliers.

BS Dave · 19 Jun 2019 at 16:16

I think you may be right. I’ll try to find a spanner set that small. Thanks dude. Annoying I’m getting more help here than from the EK support!!

LuckyBenski · 19 Jun 2019 at 18:59

Surely you only use pliers to hold the part, but turn the screwdriver? Or am I missing something?

BS Dave · 19 Jun 2019 at 19:19

Yeah but it’s a lot trickier than it sounds. The stand off is only about 7mm and they’re surrounded by components

mattyc123 · 19 Jun 2019 at 20:32

grab a socket set, 12.50 is cheaper than a titan,

i hope this isn't a problem to link but something like this.

https://www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-30-piece-socket-set-1-4

BS Dave · 19 Jun 2019 at 22:00

Socket set doesn’t work because 4 of the hex edges are part of a larger circle. I’m gonna try a small wrench I have from ikea...(wrapped it tape)

Prozn · 20 Jun 2019 at 01:08

Depending on how tight they are, you could try some blutack held down on top of the standoff with a finger, then unscrew from the other side?

BS Dave · 20 Jun 2019 at 16:22

Got some loctite 243 gonna screw them back into the block with that on, then try to unscrew the screws

BS Dave · 11 Feb 2020 at 21:21

finally did it with an ikea wrench. Ek were no help, but it all worked out ok