Installing the Trusted Platform Module
Prerequisites
CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only
perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as
directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is
not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions
that came with the product.
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions section.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
Steps
1.
Locate the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) connector on the system board.
NOTE: To locate the TPM connector on the system board, see the System board connectors
section.
2.
Align the edge connectors on the TPM with the slot on the TPM connector.
3.
Insert the TPM into the TPM connector such that the plastic bolt aligns with the slot on the system
board.
4.
Press the plastic bolt until the bolt snaps into place.
Figure 88. Installing the TPM
1.
TPM
2. TPM connector
3. slot on the TPM connector
4. plastic bolt
5. slot on the system board
Next steps
1.
Install the system board.
2.
Follow the procedure listed in the After working inside your system section.
Related Links
Safety instructions
Before working inside your system
System board jumpers and connectors
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