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For removing its outer faceplate/shroud, use a small Phillips screwdriver—usually PH0 or PH00, depending on the screw location. NVIDIA’s own teardown guide specifies Phillips drivers and a 3/32-inch driver for the shroud area .

 

The four screws holding the decorative top dust cover/faceplate are not necessarily the same as the screws holding the heatsink or fan assembly. On the GTX 1070 FE, those faceplate screws are located around the shroud, including screws near the top and underside close to the display bracket . Start with a PH0 bit. If it slips, stop and try PH00—do not force it, because the screws strip easily. Use firm downward pressure and a precision driver rather than a full-size screwdriver.

 

Before opening the card, disconnect it from power, discharge static electricity, and remember that removing the cooler may affect thermal-pad placement and any remaining warranty. Keep screws separated by location, since they have different lengths.

 

Disassembly Steps for the Front Faceplate
Remove Front Hex Fasteners: Place the card fan-side up on an anti-static surface . Use the 1.5 mm and 2.0 mm Hex bits to remove the exposed hex screws from the top silver casing and clear acrylic window frame .

 

Slide the Clear Window Off: Once the top hex screws are removed, the transparent acrylic window and silver heatsink cover will slide backward away from the blower fan .

Remove Side Phillips Screws: Locate the small PH00/PH0 screws securing the black fan surround and side casing .

 

Disconnect the LED & Fan Headers: Gently tilt the shroud . Unplug the small 2-pin green "GEFORCE GTX" LED power cable and the 4-pin blower fan header from the PCB before pulling the cover completely away .

 

Disclaimer: Disassembling this card risks permanently stripping the soft metric hex screws, tearing fragile internal fan/LED cables, and chipping the exposed GPU silicon . Ground yourself against static electricity and have fresh thermal paste ready if removing the heatsink . Proceed at your own risk.

 

Nvidia GTX Titan disassembly

 

"its seems to be just Phillips heads, hex keys, and torx heads and I used a hot air gun to melt the adhesive to remove the fan"

 

https://store.gamersnexus.net/products/gamersnexus-tear-down-toolkit

 

They would include everything they use to teardown components. Looks like the screws are PH0 or PH00