X61s missing 2nd fan connector

[theplayfuleyes]

My x61s palmrest gets pretty hot and I noticed that it's missing the 2nd fan connector upon inspecting the motherboard. Is there a way install the connector myself or call in warranty to have it replace the motherboard (warranty ends in 1/13/2011). What do you experts think I should do? Thanks?

[IvanAndreevich]

Got a photo?

[billp117]

I have never heard of this connector. Call service...the call is free. Better hurry.

[lead_org]

you mean you are missing the second miniPCIe slot?

[theplayfuleyes]

No, I'm missing the connector for the 2nd fan located beneath the palm rest. It's Lenovo's way to deal with the dreaded heated palm rest issue in the earlier build of x61/s models

[Harryc]

As far as I know the 2nd fan connector was standard equipment on X61s machines originally ordered with the factory WWAN feature, and no I do not recall ever having seen anyone solder a new one in place. As far as heat being a warranty issue, you'd have to take that up with Lenovo. If you posted your machines temps here we can certainly comment on them. Try tpfancontrol in BIOS mode.
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[richk]

The motherboard circuitry is different - not just the connector. If you have a board that has the connector and you do not have a fan plugged in, you get a fan error. If you want the 2nd fan, you need a different motherboard

[theplayfuleyes]

Thank you guys.