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  Asked: Dec 14 2007   7:08 PM GMT
  Asked by: Littlejuanito7

Thinkpad Fan Error


Fan Error, Thinkpad

We have an IBM Thinkpad that is giving us a "Fan Error" message during boot up. The fan has been replaced and we still get the same error message. Anyone have any thoughts on how to fix the problem? TIA.

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Last Answered: Dec 15 2007  11:24 AM GMT  by B00M3R




I had the same problem and reseated the heat sink worked. Check and make sure everything is seated correctly as this is a common fault.
Does the unit still boot if not hit ESC and it should?
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Wrobinson  |   Dec 17 2007  2:21PM GMT

The fans in these little workhorses expire quickly when in constant operation. Replacing the fan typically resolves the issue. If re-seating the heatsink does not work, there may be a problem with the motherborad connector.

 

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