User Service Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade

Removing and Replacing Components
Removing and Replacing the Airflow Guide
Chapter 4
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Removing and Replacing the Airflow Guide
The airflow guide is an essential component of the server blade. The airflow guide directs the air from the fan
assembly across the processor modules to keep them cool. Failure to run the server blade without the airflow
guide causes the server blade to overheat and fail.
CAUTION If you are converting the server blade from a two-processor system to a one-processor system,
make sure to install the processor slot dust cover, and the airflow guide blocker. The airflow
guide blocker attaches to the airflow guide. This part is included in the processor air blocker
kit. Failure to install the airflow guide blocker causes the processor to overheat and fail. Refer
to Figure 4-12.
Removing the Airflow Guide
To remove the processor airflow guide, perform the following steps.
Step 1. Remove the server blade from the enclosure. Refer to “Preparing the Server Blade for Servicing” on
page 44.
Step 2. Remove the access panel. Refer to “Removing the Server Blade Access Panel” on page 47.
Step 3. Remove the airflow guide by pulling it straight up. Refer to Figure 4-11.
Figure 4-11 Removing the Airflow Guide
Replacing the Airflow Guide
To replace the airflow guide, perform the following steps:
Step 1. If you are converting the server blade from a two-processor system to a one-processor system,
attach the airflow deflector onto the airflow guide. Refer to Figure 4-12. If you are using two
processors in the server blade, proceed to step 2.
Airflow guide