Just recently, my ThinkPad R40 has been making a screeching/grinding noise on boot.
1. Should I be concerned?
2. What part would I need to replace to fix it?
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ThinkPad R40 makes screeching noise on bootup.
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ThinkPad R40 makes screeching noise on bootup.
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Re: ThinkPad R40 makes screeching noise on bootup.
Fan, Floppy/CD-drive or HDD.
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Re: ThinkPad R40 makes screeching noise on bootup.
The noise doesnt happen on boot anymore, but now the fan only spins up briefly before not spinning until next boot.
Should I replace the fan or is the issure more involved?
Should I replace the fan or is the issure more involved?
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Re: ThinkPad R40 makes screeching noise on bootup.
Normally the fan spins up briefly at boot time and then only comes on when the CPU gets hot.
If temps are 'normal' there is no need for the fan to spin.
If temps are 'normal' there is no need for the fan to spin.
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