T61 fan replacement?

[babysheegoth]

Are there two types of fans?

ThinkPad T61 7659-A34

Based on 7659-XAU: T7300(2GHz), 2GB RAM, 120GB 5400rpm HD, 14.1in 1440x900 LCD, Intel X3100, CDRW/DVDRW, 802.11abg wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, 6c Li-Ion, WinXP Pro

[micrex22]

Are there two types of fans?

ThinkPad T61 7659-A34

Based on 7659-XAU: T7300(2GHz), 2GB RAM, 120GB 5400rpm HD, 14.1in 1440x900 LCD, Intel X3100, CDRW/DVDRW, 802.11abg wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, 6c Li-Ion, WinXP Pro

Yeah there's different fans based on the different heatsinks FRUs. But you can kind of mix and match most of the T60/61/400 stuff in varying ways. Mostly.

You shouldn't really need to replace the fan though, they're all sleeve bearing so they pop right out, which they can be cleaned/oiled.

[babysheegoth]

shoot, already have one on the way from ebay.