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Transplant x61 second fan
Transplant x61 second fan
Hello.
I have an x61 that doesn't have the palmrest fan, but I found a dead x61 that does. If I just solder the connector to the fanless x61 and plug the in the fan, would it work or does the board need other components? The palmrest gets quite hot and I'm trying to see if that fan helps cool it off.
Thanks.
I have an x61 that doesn't have the palmrest fan, but I found a dead x61 that does. If I just solder the connector to the fanless x61 and plug the in the fan, would it work or does the board need other components? The palmrest gets quite hot and I'm trying to see if that fan helps cool it off.
Thanks.
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Re: Transplant x61 second fan
Welcome to the Forum.
You might be better off by swapping the wifi card for a half-size Intel 6200N or 6300N with a half-size adapter, such as shown here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272434257283
You might be better off by swapping the wifi card for a half-size Intel 6200N or 6300N with a half-size adapter, such as shown here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272434257283
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Re: Transplant x61 second fan
Thanks, I'll do that then. It's way easier and less risky than trying to solder something to the main board by myself.
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Re: Transplant x61 second fan
I remember an older thread about adding a second fan, though I haven't had luck finding it.
IIRC it involved reading the embedded controller's firmware from an X61 with the 2nd fan, then flashing it onto the X61 without the 2nd fan.
IIRC it involved reading the embedded controller's firmware from an X61 with the 2nd fan, then flashing it onto the X61 without the 2nd fan.
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RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Re: Transplant x61 second fan
And what would happen if I connect the second fan in parallel to the main fan? they both need the same voltage and current.
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Re: Transplant x61 second fan
I don't know if you'll blow something or not.
If you do go through with it, leave the 2nd fan's third wire (fan RPM sense) disconnected-- having two RPM signals in one wire will probably drive the embedded controller nuts and spit out a "Fan error".
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: Transplant x61 second fan
I don't want to risk blowing my pc, so I'll just change the wifi card and call it a day then. Thanks for answering guys.
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