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T61 fan replacement?
Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:07 pm
by 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
Re: T61 fan replacement?
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 11:38 am
by micrex22
babysheegoth wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2024 1:07 pm
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.
Re: T61 fan replacement?
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 8:08 pm
by babysheegoth
shoot, already have one on the way from ebay.