T42 - fan blows cold air

[z142]

Hello.
I bought my second ThinkPad - T42 2374-Q16 (R40 was the first). I was suprised, that fan is running approximately 90% time of my work (typing, browsing, etc.). I measure temperature by MobileMeter - fan starts at cca. 40-41 centigrade degrees of CPU and stops at 33 degrees. Frequency is 600Hz.
When I us AC main supply, fan doesn't stop. He's running constantly and blows cold air.

All drivers and BIOS are up to date.

My question is - is it normal state? Thanks for your answer.

p.s.
Sorry for my cze(ch)nglish [/list][/i][/u]

[Bgradid]

Same situation on my t42p

Solution, for me (when i'm on batteries trying to conserve some power): use the fan utility found on this very forum

[christopher_wolf]

Yup, I have heard some T42s, mostly T42p models, that do that; solved pretty much with the TP FCU.

[gunston]

yup,
Fan control can take care of your fan.