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    Replace Fan Error

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by rashragnar, Mar 2, 2009.

  1. rashragnar

    rashragnar Newbie

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    Finally my fan gave in and died, received "Fan Error" twice third time the fan misfied but is still not working then windows booted up. I'm dam sure not gonna run it. I'm out of warranty my best bet buy parts, shet i might as well upgrade CPU. Also upon my search i've read the error could possibly be BIOS problem :confused:

    Guys i found a great training site whomever wants to dissect their notebook models. http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ deserves a sticky for linky.
     
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    rashragnar Newbie

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    I am confused on what parts to buy. Can someone please help me out. My product id:7662CTO. I hope im not as* out for availability. Any success stories?

    Part#:42W2462-HEAT SINKS - FAN SINKS; FRU THERMAL DEVICE/FAN EXTERNAL VIDEO UBS (TOSHIBA) $28.00 CALL**

    Part#:44C0557-FAN SINKS; FRU THERMAL DEVICE/FAN EXTERNAL VIDEO UBS (FURUKAWA) $263.00 CALL**
     
    rashragnar, Mar 2, 2009
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    sparta.rising Notebook Consultant

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    The hardware maintenance manual lists both FRUs for your model, so they most likely both work, they're just listing the different manufactorers. The Toshiba appears much more common and less expensive, there's no reason you shouldn't buy that. They are available on ebay for under $30 shipped.

    Examining the photos on ebay, based upon a visual inspection they are identical. But if you are unsure, open up your machine and check the FRU of the fan you are replacing, you might as well since you have to open it to replace it.
     
    sparta.rising, Mar 2, 2009
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    KnightUnit Notebook Evangelist

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    I have replaced the fan in my T61, if your a pratical person and have experience of building PC's etc its a pretty straight forward task.
     
    KnightUnit, Mar 3, 2009
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  5. rashragnar

    rashragnar Newbie

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    yes labor a charm. mang my fan "toshiba" finger thermal printed bad and one of the screws not fasten properly, like he did it side ways. thk yoh guys.
     
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    kdaniel6217 Notebook Consultant

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    ahhh. man. if your my buddy, i can put that in my T60 and get it replaced with warranty.

    i saw the T60 fan couple times and opened up my T42 fan once.. it seems pretty easy. just dont drink and fix and you should be good.
     
    kdaniel6217, Mar 4, 2009
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  7. rashragnar

    rashragnar Newbie

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    dunno whats wrong i've installed new toshiba fan sinks but not working :confused: as it should.

    **EDIT**

    working now and so slient. has anyone ever had the problem of readjusting wires above fan sinks? kinda makes keyboard lumpy left hand side.
     
    rashragnar, Mar 5, 2009
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    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    If you install/route the cables the same way as the fan you just replaced there should be no problem. If the cables interfere with the keyboard you need to take care of it as the wire's insulation may break overtime causing problems.
     
    steve p, Mar 5, 2009
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