T61 nVidia 140M fan fru

[Paul Unger]

Hi. The fan on my T61 is beginning to growl on startup; time to replace it... I'm wondering, though, if the 14" widescreen nVidia 140M graphics option requires a specific fan? If so, does anyone know the FRU number for it? Thanks for any help,

Paul

[Harryc]

OK, you've been around long enough that I can comfortably say that you are being lazy . Pop off the keyboard and look at the FRU# on the fan spindle. My time is worth more than yours any day. .

[Paul Unger]

Busted! I guess I was just hoping that someone who's time wasn't quite as expensive would know... Time to get the screwdriver.

[Paul Unger]

Well, I got the dreaded "Fan Error" this morning... So I pulled the keyboard and couldn't find an FRU anywhere on the fan unit. So, to ask my question again: does anyone know if all T61 fans are the same, or does a machine with the nVidia 140M discrete graphics require a specific fan?

Thanks for any help,

Paul

[Harryc]

There are (2) fans listed on the parts page for a 14" WS T61 with a discrete GPU -

Toshiba 42W2462
Furukawa 44C0557
The Toshiba fan costs $65.50 direct from Lenovo US. (Plus tax & shipping)
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-67911

[Paul Unger]

I can't thank you enough, Harryc. All I could find was this... Your page is much better! Now to try to get one shipped to Solomon Islands. Thanks again,

Paul

[Prodeje79]

There are (2) fans listed on the parts page for a 14" WS T61 with a discrete GPU -

Toshiba 42W2462
Furukawa 44C0557
The Toshiba fan costs $65.50 direct from Lenovo US. (Plus tax & shipping)
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-67911

OK trying to double my chances of finding the answer....
Are those interchangeable?
I've been searching, but I have not found confirmation.
I'd like to get this part ordered before opening it up.
I have:
ThinkPad T61 (7665-13U)
T7500(2.2GHz), 1GB RAM, 120GB 5400rpm HD, 14.1in 1440x900 LCD, 128MB nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11agn(n-disabled), Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 6c Li-Ion, WinVista Business

[Harryc]

Are those interchangeable?

Yes