Thank you for the service tag. There is not a process for removing a TPM, so there are no step-by-step instructions or a support article that I can provide on how to perform this action. The TPM is optional at time of purchase. The system can be purchased without a TPM or with several types of TPM. The system should be able to operate without error after the TPM is removed if all TPM features are disabled. If any features requiring a TPM are enabled then there will be errors. Resetting defaults, clearing NVRAM, and draining flea power after removing the TPM should reset all settings to factory defaults. All TPM features should be disabled at factory defaults. You can reference the system manual TPM section for warnings about removing TPM. For instance, the TPM module cannot be re-used once it has been removed from the system. There are also replacement instructions that should help you in removing the module. www.dell.com/support/home/product-support/product/poweredge-r230/ Thanks
Hi, The Trusted Plateform Module causes us exportation issues (due to the cryptology elements that are, by default, included in the PowerEdge servers we order. I believe it is the TPM), either on R230, R460 or even other systems. Cf. [URL] -- page 6, 5A992.c. I would like to know if there is any impact (regardless of encryption capabilities) on the system's health when removing it ? As we don't need the TPMs so far. Is there a security that would deny booting up the server, telling that the TPM would be missing ?   Thanks in advance, Nathan
Impact of removing TPM