Z61M problems

[lottathought]

Hi all..
I have a problem and really need some help here.
I have had the Z61M for about a year.

I seem to remember once or twice in the year having a fan error message.
Well HAPPY NEW YEAR....today I get that message at start up every time.
I did do research here and I can bypass the problem when I hit the ESC button.

I do not want to overheat the laptop though.

How hard is it to replace the fan on this laptop?

And does this sound like it just needs the fan replaced?

[ryengineer]

snip....How hard is it to replace the fan on this laptop?....snip

With the help of Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) and couple of tools, I would say very easy:

Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad Z61e, Z61m, Z61p.

Page 83.

snip......And does this sound like it just needs the fan replaced?....snip

According to HMM the cause of fan error can be any of the followings:

1. Fan.
2. Thermal grease.
3. System board.