Prerequisites
Follow the safety guidelines listed Safety instructions.
Power off the system and all attached peripherals.
Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
Ensure that all internal cables are routed correctly and connected, and no tools or extra parts are left inside the system.
Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
Remove the power supply units.
Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Remove the system cover.
Remove the air shroud.
If installed, remove the risers.
If installed, remove the rear drive cage.
NOTE:
Ensure that your operating system supports the version of the TPM module being installed.
Ensure that you download and install the latest BIOS firmware on your system.
Ensure that the BIOS is configured to enable UEFI boot mode.
Removing the TPM:
Locate the TPM connector on the system board.
NOTE: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see the jumpers and connectors section.
Press to hold the module down and remove the screw using the security Torx 8-bit shipped with the TPM module.
Slide the TPM module out from its connector.
Push the plastic rivet away from the TPM connector and rotate it 90° counterclockwise to release it from the system board.
Pull the plastic rivet out of its slot on the system board.
Installing the TPM:
To install the TPM, align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic rivet aligns with the slot on the system board.
Press the plastic rivet until the rivet snaps into place.
If removed, install the risers.
If removed, install the rear drive cage.
Install the air shroud.
Install the system cover.
Place the system into the rack.
Open the drive bays, install all drives, and then close the drive bays.
Install the power supply units.
Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system.
Reconnect the peripherals and connect the system to the electrical outlet.
Power on the attached peripherals and then power on the system.
