When I start my X61 it bleeps then shuts down with "fan fail" message.
Any suggestions?
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X61 fan fail
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X61 fan fail
Mike
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W520 / 16.0 GB RAM / Windows7 Pro 64 bit /500 GB HDD - love the OS, love the keyboard
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X61 / 4.0 GB RAM / 320 GB HDD - currently dead
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Re: X61 fan fail
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
We've tried a replacement fan. Still the same problem.
Mike
Eve V / 16.0 GB RAM / Windows10pro 64 bit /500 GB HDD - new toy
W520 / 16.0 GB RAM / Windows7 Pro 64 bit /500 GB HDD - love the OS, love the keyboard
X200 / 8.0 GB RAM / Windows7 Ultimate 64 bit / 1 TB HDD
X61 / 4.0 GB RAM / 320 GB HDD - currently dead
Eve V / 16.0 GB RAM / Windows10pro 64 bit /500 GB HDD - new toy
W520 / 16.0 GB RAM / Windows7 Pro 64 bit /500 GB HDD - love the OS, love the keyboard
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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