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Base Blogs CommunityCategoryBoardKnowledge BaseUsers turn on suggestions Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible fan error lenovo t61 matches as you type. Showing results for Search instead for Do you mean Users Online 145 Members / 4752 Guests English Community > ThinkPad Notebooks > ThinkPad T61 and prior T series Laptops > fan error at startup in ibm thinkpad t42 All Forum Topics Previous Topic Next Topic Reply Topic options Subscribe to RSS Feed Mark fan error lenovo b490 Topic as New Mark Topic as Read Float this Topic to the Top Bookmark Subscribe Printer Friendly Page All Forum Topics Previous Topic Next Topic Topic options Subscribe to RSS Feed Mark Topic as New Mark Topic as Read Float this Topic to the Top Bookmark Subscribe Printer Friendly Page jkosha Blue Screen Again Posts: 5 Registered: 06-14-2010 Location: india Message 1 of 6 (13,894 Views) fan error at startup in ibm thinkpad t42 Options Mark as New Bookmark Subscribe Subscribe to RSS Feed Highlight Print Email to a Friend Report Inappropriate Content 08-30-2010 09:25 AM i always get fan error at startup in my ibm thinkpad t42 since 1 week. i press esc key at error and that is the only way my system startup. its not in warranty and will like to try to fix it on my own. please help. i am worried I have this question too 0 Kudos Reply lead_org Microsoft MVP Contributor Posts: 21,009 Topics: 128 Kudos: 1,273 Solutions: 1,357 Registere
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T42. I love the laptop and don't want to give it up yet. I recently replaced the Li-ion battery, and otherwise this thing has been a tank. Just last week, I started to get a "Fan Error" right after boot. At https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-T61-and-prior-T-series/fan-error-at-startup-in-ibm-thinkpad-t42/td-p/273159 first it was intermittent, and I could reboot and get a successful boot. But now it happens every time I turn the computer on. Sometimes, if the computer has been off for a while, I can get it to boot. If I see the error at boot, the laptop shuts down a few seconds after showing that error. I took the laptop apart and there was no obvious build-up of dust in the fan. I blew it out anyway, then spun the fan with http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=68646 my fingers and the action seemed smooth and normal. Also, when I boot the computer, I notice the fan is still blowing air and there is noticeable increase in fan noise from when it was new. The fan seems to be working fine except for the error message. What should I do to resolve this? What fan do I need for a 2379 T42? Should I try reseating this current fan with additional thermal grease first, before buying a replacement fan? Thank you for any suggestions! _________________Former UNIX Systems Administrator, enjoying a new creative outlet as a photographer. T42 w/ 2GB RAM and 15" 1400x1050 screen. Top Profile Reply with quote Cyberstudio Post subject: PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:19 am Offline Joined: Tue Aug 05, 2008 4:48 pm Posts: 39 Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Well, that fan just reached the end of his life. The fan is a mechanical part and will not last forever. Yours is defective now. You can try to put some kind of oil (Not thermal grease, not vegetable oil!) You should do the same that i did with my older T40, just go to ebay and buy a new one. Sorry for my bad english. Top Profile Reply with quote bmcent1 Post subject: PostPosted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:26 am Offline Joined: Tue Oct 14, 2008 9:45 pm Posts: 5 Location: Frederick, MD I'd rather buy a part from IBM. Anyone know the exact FRU or b
ProductsHomearound the homeproductivityHow to Fix an IBM ThinkPad Fan ErrorHow to Fix an IBM ThinkPad Fan ErrorBy Richard KalinowskiIf your IBM ThinkPad laptop turns black and displays "fan error," this means your CPU fan malfunctioned. To fix the fan error, you must address the underlying cause. https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-fix-an-ibm-thinkpad-fan-error You can't just reboot the system and hope for the best. You must take this problem very seriously. Without a functioning fan, your computer's processor could overheat and become damaged in a matter of minutes. Fortunately, with some proactive fan cleaning, you can get the fan working again, resolving the error message and any potential processor damage.Things fan error You'll NeedCompressed airRubbing alcoholCotton swabsStep 1Turn off your IBM ThinkPad.Step 2Unplug your ThinkPad from the wall outlet. Remove the battery from the laptop.Step 3Tilt the ThinkPad so you can see its left edge clearly. You will notice a series of small vents. These vents are used for CPU fan exhaust.Step 4Dip a cotton swab in rubbing alcohol.Step 5Swab fan error lenovo away any external dust or dirt from the fan vents. Avoid pushing the cotton swab completely through the vents. Over time, a ThinkPad's fan vents can accumulate a lot of debris that is difficult to remove without an alcohol-based cleanser.Step 6Blow compressed air into the vents to remove any remaining dust or blockage. Sometimes the fan stops working simply because of accumulated dusty buildup.Step 7Plug in your ThinkPad, reattach the battery and boot up the system. If the fan is still not working, your computer will be unable to boot, displaying yet another "fan error" message. If the fan is not clogged, the fan error is due to fan assembly malfunction. According to Inside My Laptop, you will need to replace the entire fan assembly.Tips & WarningsIt's best to have a professional replace your fan assembly, as it requires removing the keyboard and accessing the computer's motherboard. The motherboard is the lifeblood of your computer; if you accidentally damage any microchips, circuits or wires connected to the motherboard, you ca