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Arabian-Nights
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X61 fan fail

#1 Post by Arabian-Nights » Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:36 pm

When I start my X61 it bleeps then shuts down with "fan fail" message.
Any suggestions?
Mike
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S410p / 8.0 GB RAM / Windows10 Pro 64 bit / 500 GB HDD
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Re: X61 fan fail

#2 Post by axur-delmeria » Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:45 pm

If lubricating the fan doesn't work (I've done it successfully in 2 X61's), you need to replace it.
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Re: X61 fan fail

#3 Post by Arabian-Nights » Tue Feb 13, 2018 5:22 pm

We've tried a replacement fan. Still the same problem.
Mike
W520 / 16.0 GB RAM / Windows7 Pro 64 bit /500 GB HDD - love the OS, love the keyboard
S410p / 8.0 GB RAM / Windows10 Pro 64 bit / 500 GB HDD
X200 / 8.0 GB RAM / Windows7 Ultimate 64 bit / 1 TB HDD
X61 / 4.0 GB RAM / 320 GB HDD - currently dead
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