Comments on: IBM ThinkPad laptop displays fan error message on bootup http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/ Do-It-Yourself laptop and notebook repair tips and tricks Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:49:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Laptop Tech http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-494781 Laptop Tech Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:33:52 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-494781 Julie, <blockquote>Is this thermal paste required or recommended to use when replacing?</blockquote> You must apply thermal paste on chips before installing the heat sink. Without thermal paste the laptop will overheat. If you buy a brand new heatsink assembly, usually it comes with thermal paste and thermal pads pre-applied. If that's the case, you simply remove the old heat sink and replace it with a new one. If you decide to buy a used heatsink assembly, most likely you'll have to apply thermal paste yourself. Julie,

Is this thermal paste required or recommended to use when replacing?

You must apply thermal paste on chips before installing the heat sink. Without thermal paste the laptop will overheat.
If you buy a brand new heatsink assembly, usually it comes with thermal paste and thermal pads pre-applied. If that’s the case, you simply remove the old heat sink and replace it with a new one.
If you decide to buy a used heatsink assembly, most likely you’ll have to apply thermal paste yourself.

]]> By: Julie http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-491331 Julie Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:07:51 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-491331 I have a Thinkpad R60. I disassembled and found the FRU (part#) and am searching for a new part. I found a few to choose from with varying prices but one of them mentions using "Thermal Paste". "Thermal paste is a very high heat conductive paste that is used when you install a heatsink on a CPU or a video card, you always have to apply thermal paste. It is very crucial to the performance of the heatsink. You could get a very high-end heatsink, and without thermal paste, it will fail to work in the way it was designed too." Is this thermal paste required or recommended to use when replacing? Thank you! Julie I have a Thinkpad R60. I disassembled and found the FRU (part#) and am searching for a new part. I found a few to choose from with varying prices but one of them mentions using “Thermal Paste”. “Thermal paste is a very high heat conductive paste that is used when you install a heatsink on a CPU or a video card, you always have to apply thermal paste. It is very crucial to the performance of the heatsink. You could get a very high-end heatsink, and without thermal paste, it will fail to work in the way it was designed too.”

Is this thermal paste required or recommended to use when replacing?
Thank you! Julie

]]> By: Laptop Tech http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-390224 Laptop Tech Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:50:30 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-390224 @ Taz, <blockquote>My t61 lenovo has suddenly started showing the ‘fan error’ message after turning it on and instantly shuts down. I know next to nothing about computers.</blockquote> Most likely your laptop showing "Fan Error" because the cooling fan stopped working and doesn't spin. It means you'll have to replace the fan. I explained how to replace the cooling fan on Lenovo T61 laptop in the following guide: http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-cooling-fan-lenovo-thinkpad-t61-laptop/ If it looks difficult, I suggest taking it to the repair shop. @ Taz,

My t61 lenovo has suddenly started showing the ‘fan error’ message after turning it on and instantly shuts down.
I know next to nothing about computers.

Most likely your laptop showing “Fan Error” because the cooling fan stopped working and doesn’t spin. It means you’ll have to replace the fan.
I explained how to replace the cooling fan on Lenovo T61 laptop in the following guide:
http://www.insidemylaptop.com/replace-cooling-fan-lenovo-thinkpad-t61-laptop/
If it looks difficult, I suggest taking it to the repair shop.

]]> By: Taz http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-390197 Taz Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:54:57 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-390197 My t61 lenovo has suddenly started showing the 'fan error' message after turning it on and instantly shuts down. I know next to nothing about computers. PLEASE HELP ME My t61 lenovo has suddenly started showing the ‘fan error’ message after turning it on and instantly shuts down.
I know next to nothing about computers.
PLEASE HELP ME

]]> By: CedarCreekVic http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-309997 CedarCreekVic Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:38:51 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-309997 My fan spins(fast enough I think), makes no noise, but the "fan error" remains. I have air blown clear and it is cool to touch. The fan heat sink is stuck solid to the boards in the area under the three screws and the extension, so I have not yet removed. Help! Also while working on the laptop, I attempted to "straighten" a component located in the extreme lower left corner and it came off, disconnected in eight places. It is a black coffin shape 1/3 inch long with two half orbs on top "(6102 5U3" on the side). What have I done? My fan spins(fast enough I think), makes no noise, but the “fan error” remains. I have air blown clear and it is cool to touch. The fan heat sink is stuck solid to the boards in the area under the three screws and the extension, so I have not yet removed. Help!
Also while working on the laptop, I attempted to “straighten” a component located in the extreme lower left corner and it came off, disconnected in eight places. It is a black coffin shape 1/3 inch long with two half orbs on top “(6102 5U3″ on the side). What have I done?

]]> By: Alex http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-307985 Alex Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:46:13 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-307985 Hi guys, I've recently replaced the complete cooling block on my T41p after I got a error about the not working fan at start-up. Although the new one seems to work properly, the board can still get overheated even when using Skype :-] and it switches off unexpectively. But sometimes it works without any problems. Can this strange behavior be caused by the lack of thermo-grease, or I should look anything else, e.g. replace the fan with a new one again? Oops, I guess I'm overheating again when typing it, so I'm clicking quickly on "Submit Comment" now :-] Thanks for any advices in advance! Hi guys, I’ve recently replaced the complete cooling block on my T41p after I got a error about the not working fan at start-up. Although the new one seems to work properly, the board can still get overheated even when using Skype :-] and it switches off unexpectively. But sometimes it works without any problems. Can this strange behavior be caused by the lack of thermo-grease, or I should look anything else, e.g. replace the fan with a new one again? Oops, I guess I’m overheating again when typing it, so I’m clicking quickly on “Submit Comment” now :-] Thanks for any advices in advance!

]]> By: Dave http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-252331 Dave Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:16:17 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-252331 WD40 & compressed air after removing the fan assembly worked for me, too. Thanks for the tip!!!!!! WD40 & compressed air after removing the fan assembly worked for me, too. Thanks for the tip!!!!!!

]]> By: Laptop Tech http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-221695 Laptop Tech Sat, 28 May 2011 22:16:49 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-221695 @ patricia, <blockquote>I am trying to get to the fan assembly but the screws are stripped. I have tried a box cutter, mail clippers….Any suggestions?</blockquote> Probably you need a screw extractor. http://www.insidemylaptop.com/laptop-repair-tools/ 4th tool from the top. @ patricia,

I am trying to get to the fan assembly but the screws are stripped. I have tried a box cutter, mail clippers….Any suggestions?

Probably you need a screw extractor. http://www.insidemylaptop.com/laptop-repair-tools/
4th tool from the top.

]]> By: patricia http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-219270 patricia Thu, 26 May 2011 13:26:47 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-219270 I am trying to get to the fan assembly but the screws are stripped. I have tried a box cutter, mail clippers....Any suggestions? I am trying to get to the fan assembly but the screws are stripped. I have tried a box cutter, mail clippers….Any suggestions?

]]> By: littletimmy http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/comment-page-3/#comment-214236 littletimmy Fri, 20 May 2011 23:46:04 +0000 http://www.insidemylaptop.com/ibm-thinkpad-laptop-displays-fan-error-message-on-bootup/#comment-214236 hey bros, i have a thinkpad. the battery went dead and stopped charging. soon after i could not get the fan to work upon boot. I removed the battery and restarted and was good to go. still running my thinkpad t61 without a battery. fan works fine. solid. hey bros, i have a thinkpad. the battery went dead and stopped charging. soon after i could not get the fan to work upon boot. I removed the battery and restarted and was good to go. still running my thinkpad t61 without a battery. fan works fine. solid.

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