Thinkpad Fan Error

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by cafemuse, Mar 27, 2010.

  1. cafemuse

    cafemuse Private E-2

    My z61m Thinkpad fan has been running constantly and now I have received a "fan error"/blackscreen on restart. Any help would be appreciateded.
     
    cafemuse, Mar 27, 2010
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  2. GCWesq

    GCWesq MajorGeek

    Is the fan still running?
    You might need to go into BIOS and check your fan settings. There may be a setting that prevents booting or shuts down if the fan is stopped or running too slowly.
     
    GCWesq, Apr 3, 2010
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  3. thesmokingun

    thesmokingun MajorGeek

    but this might be a sign that your computer is overheating. you might want to try and clean out the fan/fins inside of any dust.
     
    thesmokingun, Apr 3, 2010
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  4. GCWesq

    GCWesq MajorGeek

    Although you wouldn't expect that on startup, would you?
     
    GCWesq, Apr 4, 2010
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