Dell EMC PowerEdge R730xd Owner's Manual page 152

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 the Safety instructions section.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system section.
3. Remove the following:
a. Cooling shroud
b. Cooling fan assembly
c. Hard drive tray (if installed)
d. Power supply unit(s)
e. All expansion card risers
f. Integrated storage controller card
g. Internal dual SD module
h. Internal USB key (if installed)
i. PCIe card holder
j. Cable retention bracket
k. Heat sink(s)/heat sink blank(s)
l. Processors(s)/processor blank(s)
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the processor pins when replacing a faulty system board, ensure that
you cover the processor socket with the processor protective cap.
m. Memory modules and memory module blanks
n. Network daughter card
Steps
1. Disconnect all cables from the system board.
CAUTION: Take care not to damage the system identification button while removing the system board from
the chassis.
CAUTION: Do not lift the system board by holding a memory module, processor, or other components.
2. Hold the system board holder, lift the blue release pin, lift the system board, and then slide it toward the front of the chassis.
Sliding the system board toward the front of the chassis disengages the connectors from the back of the chassis slots.
3. Lift the system board out of the chassis.
152 Installing and removing system components