FAN ERROR

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ibig82 · #1 Post by **ibig82** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 7:43 pm

Hi.

Whenever I start the computer (T42). it shows FAN ERROR with beeps and just turns off. What should I do?

I called the IBM but they said I'm out of warranty so they suggested me to buy the extended warranty and fix it. Otherwise, it would cost me around $200 to fix the FAN.

OR I could just buy the FAN and install it myself but I dont know the exact problem so I dont know what to do.

Do you guys think it's just a FAN problem or other things too?

#2 Post by **K. Eng** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 10:20 pm

Hmm that is a bummer. A fan costs $45 shipped.

The link below will help you order a new part if that is what you want.

https://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... derCancel

Installing the HS/fan assembly is not too hard.

I put an M10 fan in my T40. The hardest part is getting the exhaust section to squeeze into the inside of the left side of the ThinkPad.

ibig82 · #3 Post by **ibig82** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 12:41 am

Does anyone know how to install a FAN on T42?

#4 Post by **BillMorrow** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 3:21 am

ibig82 wrote:I called the IBM but they said I'm out of warranty so they suggested me to buy the extended warranty and fix it. Otherwise, it would cost me around $200 to fix the FAN.

i would take that offer of a warranty extension..

this is a relatively new policy..

in short: GRAB IT..!

DIGITALgimpus · #5 Post by **DIGITALgimpus** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:45 am

I'd go with the warranty. Their warranty's are *very* good. Well worth the cash.

My A31 was unrepairable, and they replaced it (since the A31 was discontinued I got a T43 of equiv specs).

They take care of their customers.

I will always keep my warranty extended as long as I value my laptop. It's well worth the investment.

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