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T60 fan finanlly Down...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:07 pm
by ronan_zj
Eventually, 6 months, my T60 fan starts making noise[*cluck*cluck*cluck*] from the motor area when its runing. when I rotate laptop to different angle the noise changes as well. I just called IBM ezservice and got all San Francisco local service cernter, and I found out they are all out of business now.......
Should I get a fan from internet and replace by myself? does it void any warranty? which website I can go in order to get a good fan?
Re: T60 fan finanlly Down...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:22 pm
by ryengineer
ronan_zj wrote:I just called IBM ezservice and got all San Francisco local service cernter, and I found out they are all out of business now.......
Are you reluctant to send out your machine to EasyServ (a.k.a Solectron)?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:25 pm
by ronan_zj
I need to use laptop for my daily task. If I have no choice, I will sent it to them, but I dont know how long it takes to sent it back. maybe 2 weeks?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:29 pm
by ryengineer
5 business days from the time it's received by depot, however it could take more or less time depending on parts availability, time of the year etc...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:40 pm
by jlachesk
I just sent in my Thinkpad for what I suspect will be termed a "system board replacement". The Thinkpad went out (via DHL) to EZServ on Thursday (7/26) and is scheduled for delivery today 7/30).
Although we've all heard the horror stories of 2 month long repair trips...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:47 pm
by ronan_zj
if its two months, it will piss me off coz my school has already started.
BTW, I just called them and request a service. I will got the box tomorrow( wish its morning, then I can ship it in the afternoon). and sent them back. Do I need to pay shipping fee ?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:49 pm
by jlachesk
Nope, IBM/Lenovo/EZServ covers all the shipping fees.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:04 pm
by ryengineer
ronan_zj wrote:Do I need to pay shipping fee ?
You'll receive pre-paid labels alongwith the box.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:11 pm
by ronan_zj
Thanks guys.
Wish they can slove all problems of my labtop:
1st problem: LCD has buzzy noise when I dim the screen. the noise come out from up right hand corner. this problem came on day one when I got the brand new laptop from Lenovo. LCD has been replaced before by local service center, but problem wasnt sloved.
2nd problem: Fan error with *cluck* noise from the Fan motor area........
I dont know if I abuse my laptop, usually I never turn off the laptop,so its 24 hours working during the break and weekend, and 16 hours in school day.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 1:15 pm
by ryengineer
You'll be provided with a sheet to explain whatever problem(s), you're having.
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:56 pm
by ronan_zj
i just sent my machine to Easyserv, but I checked the company i sent was called Solectron in Memphis. I wish they wont screw up my laptop coz i have read a lot of negative feedback of their service from this forum. Hey, jlachesk, did you get ur laptop back from them?[/code]
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:23 pm
by Magic Wonder425
What causes the noise? Is it like a random occurrence?
Also, I'd rather not start another thread, so I'll ask my question here.
I leave my computer on almost all the time, so when I get my thinkpad, should I turn it off when I go to bed or at certain times when I'm not using it? Additionally, if it's on and I put in my backpack to catch the bus or train, is that ok?
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 11:40 pm
by ronan_zj
noise from the fan sounds like some thing stuck in the Fan motor, noise is not loud but noticeable.