Question TPM Pin layout matches mobo but doesn’t fit housing.

[Giant666]

The pin configuration of this TPM matches my
motherboard, but my motherboard has a plastic raised border around the pins which blocks the TPM chipboard from fitting in its place. I could take a pair of needle nose pliers and break the border so that the TPM will fit, but I don't know if that's wise. Should I try
to find another TPM online that will fit instead?

I have a gigabyte z590 motherboard and the TPM is a
NewHail TPM2.0 Module TPM SP1 12Pin Module with
infineon SLB 9670 for Gigabyte Motherboard.

Photos:

https://imgur.com/a/2R7c2Jc

View: https://imgur.com/a/2R7c2Jc

 

[kerberos_20]

Dont force it there, if it cant be inserted, then wiring will be different
your board can run on this one
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/GC-TPM20-SPI-20#ov
only this version is compatible with your board

 

[Richj444]

The pin configuration of this TPM matches my
motherboard, but my motherboard has a plastic raised border around the pins which blocks the TPM chipboard from fitting in its place. I could take a pair of needle nose pliers and break the border so that the TPM will fit, but I don't know if that's wise. Should I try
to find another TPM online that will fit instead?

I have a gigabyte z590 motherboard and the TPM is a
NewHail TPM2.0 Module TPM SP1 12Pin Module with
infineon SLB 9670 for Gigabyte Motherboard.

Photos:

https://imgur.com/a/2R7c2Jc

View: https://imgur.com/a/2R7c2Jc

Are you adding this TPM for something besides Win 11 compatibility? Because you don't need a separate module for that, there is a setting in BIOS that will enable the TPM on your CPU which is all Windows needs.

 

[DRagor]

On Amazon page of this TPM, if you scroll down there is a list of compatible motherboard models. Is your model on this list?

 

[kerberos_20]

from picture its z590 UD, which is listed on amazon

 

[DRagor]

from picture its z590 UD, which is listed on amazon

Good eye.

So in that case it should fit. If it does not I would suspect faulty unit. Judging by all the pictures it should be some space between connector and PCB so the header on motherboard does not block it. I would RMA the TPM chip rather then cut the mobo.