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Hi,
My T43 gives me an Fan error and wouldn't boot up.
I think I need to replace the fan. Do I need a long fan or not? How would I find part number/place to purchase?
machine type is 2668-c2u.

I would appreciate it much if I can get it from someone in this wonderful forum or if someone can guide me what/where to get it.

Thanks in advance.

Your T43 is having the following specifications:

ThinkPad T43 (2668-C2U)
P M 760 (2 GHz), 512 MB RAM, 80 GB 5400 rpm HDD, 14.1" 1400x1050 LCD, 64 MB ATI Radeon X300, 24x24x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Intel 802.11abg wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro

If you look at System service parts - ThinkPad T43, T43p and see item #18 (the fan) you will find that you need a long fan designated "M24" and having Lenovo FRU (Field Replacable Unit) no. 26R9074. You may (probably) get it easiest on eBay (choose [sellers] "Location" = "US Only" or "North America" to avoid having to wait weeks for a shipment from e.g. China). Beware to get a NEW (unused, original) fan, rather than some unknown "compatible, refurbished" parts. About how to dissamble and later re-assemble your T43, get the ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual - July 2005 (covering ThinkPadT43/p's).

See the thread T42 Fan replacement for many useful advices about fan replacement in T42's or T43's. By the way, you may want to substitute the official T43 "M24"-fan (26R9074) with the lower-noise (long) T42/p having FRU 41W5204.

Finally, kindly allow me to point your attention to this very useful search-script made by HarryC - try it out, and you'll learn how to find answers to many questions... already answered in great detail!

Johan

Thanks Johan,
very much appreciate your kind input.

you got PM

Small hint: get a long fan from T42/T42p, it is significantly quieter than the fan from T43/T43p.