T42p Fan Speed

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zentao · #1 Post by **zentao** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:57 pm

I have T42p which has an overheating problem.

I have downloaded the T43 fan speed utility and i have noticed that the fan speed on my machine never changes - it is always at the same ~2800 rpm

The utility says that the setting is on max - 2800
If i use the manual override still 2800

any ideas guys ?

rssb · #2 Post by **rssb** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:54 pm

Assuming you are facing the same condition even after a clean install of the OS.....

Clean up the fan, and verify the thermal interface material is in good condition.

zentao · #3 Post by **zentao** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 9:49 am

Is the removal and replacement of the fan something that can be done by a user with just a screwdriver ?

i actually have a second t42 ( tho not a T42p ) and i was concidering switching the fans if nothing else works - is this a viable option bearing in mind i have no experience in this area ?

agarza · #4 Post by **agarza** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:41 am

zentao wrote:Is the removal and replacement of the fan something that can be done by a user with just a screwdriver ?

i actually have a second t42 ( tho not a T42p ) and i was concidering switching the fans if nothing else works - is this a viable option bearing in mind i have no experience in this area ?

It depends, if the second laptop you have have a dedicated graphic chip you may do the swap, otherwise, is not recommended to swap fans. Call IBM support and make them send you a new fan.

#5 Post by **GomJabbar** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 6:53 am

While I have not opened my T42, it is my understanding that the fans can be replaced on the T4x series. Note there is a long fan and a short fan. See following for a parts list and the Hardware Maintenance Manual for removal instructions.

System service parts - ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p

Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T40/p, T41/p, T42/p

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