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X61 fan replacement
X61 fan replacement
The fan on my X61 is pretty noisy and I'm thinking of replacing it.
Looking on Ebay there are tons of fans - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... +fan&rt=nc
how do I go about choosing one? I presume there is no reason to replace the heatsink....
Looking on Ebay there are tons of fans - https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... +fan&rt=nc
how do I go about choosing one? I presume there is no reason to replace the heatsink....
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Re: X61 fan replacement
Instead of posting all these useless questions, methinks it is high time that you download, read and follow the HMM for every IBM/Lenovo laptop that you have.
Check the HMM link at the top of each Forum page.
'Nuff said...
Check the HMM link at the top of each Forum page.
'Nuff said...
Re: X61 fan replacement
I'm sure there are several different fans which can be used with an X61. I was hoping that someone could recommend one, one which is as quiet as possible.
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Re: X61 fan replacement
The problem is, the X61 has two heatsink designs, having different (and physically incompatible) fans, but sharing the same FRU number (42X3805), unfortunately.
Here's a picture of some X61/s heatsinks. The two heatsinks on the right are for the X61.
It's easy to notice that their fans are completely different, which means you have to check which type is installed in your X61.
Here's a picture of some X61/s heatsinks. The two heatsinks on the right are for the X61.
It's easy to notice that their fans are completely different, which means you have to check which type is installed in your X61.
Planned Purchase: T480s i5-8350 FHD Touch
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Re: X61 fan replacement
Can I just replace the fan without replacing the heatsink?
This one looks like mine:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Computer-CPU- ... SwpDdVOfxO
This one looks like mine:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Computer-CPU- ... SwpDdVOfxO
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Re: X61 fan replacement
Yes you can. That fan is fixed to the heatsink with screws. You'd need a #0 or #00 Philips screwdriver IIRC.karotlopj wrote: ↑Sat Aug 26, 2017 1:15 amCan I just replace the fan without replacing the heatsink?
This one looks like mine:-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Computer-CPU- ... SwpDdVOfxO
Planned Purchase: T480s i5-8350 FHD Touch
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
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