CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the TPM plug-in module from the system board. Once the TPM plug-in module is installed,
it is cryptographically bound to that specic system board. Any attempt to remove an installed TPM plug-in module breaks the
cryptographic binding, and it cannot be re-installed or installed on another system board.
1 Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions.
2 Power o the system and all attached peripherals.
3 Disconnect the system from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the peripherals.
4 Open the drive bays, remove all drives, and then close the drive bays.
5 Remove the power supply units.
6 Remove the system from the rack and place it on an ESD work bench. For more information, see the Rail Installation Guide available at
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
7 Remove the system cover.
8 Remove the following:
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
a Air shroud
b Drive cage (rear) (if installed)
c All expansion cards and risers
d Internal PERC riser
e IDSDM/vFlash module
f Optional internal USB key (if installed)
g Processors and heat sink modules
h Processors blanks (if installed)
i Memory modules and memory module blanks
j LOM riser card
Steps
1 Disconnect all cables from the system board.
2 Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove nine screws securing the system board to the chassis.
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