Lenovo X300 fan problem

[norrinraddhr]

Recently I upgraded to new microSATA Intel SSD and after that new problem is born. The Fan is to noise and today for the first time i had "Fan error", everything is clean, no dust, fan works, but not as it should. Is there any chance to change only Fan, without all cooling system and where can I find some?

I find on ebay some vents but complete and the price is too much for an old laptop. The cheapest fan I find is on AliExpress for US $27,40. NEW ORIGINAL for IBM for Lenovo FOR ThinkPad X300 X301 laptop Heatsink CPU Cooler Cooling Fan 44C0747 42X5067 44C0748 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3280293 ... b201603_53

[shawross]

Maybe you might be able to clean and lubricate the existing fan. Definitely worth trying before you spend any money.

[piledriver]

Actually just getting at it is a time consuming job, and you basically have to pull everything to access the fan if memory serves...

I bought the my x300 ~5 years ago with a dead fan, and replaced it again last fall.
Worth it.