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R40 Fan Replacement

post #1 of 8
3/17/08 at 10:38pm
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The R40 I salvaged from the trash is having fan problems. First I want to open the thing up and check the fan. What is involved in getting at the fan?

Second... What all is involved in actually replacing the fan? Connectors? Screws? Weird clippy-strap things?

Lastly, do I need an IBM Lenovo flavored fan or can I use an off-the-shelf fan?
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post #2 of 8
3/18/08 at 8:01am
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The R40 I salvaged from the trash is having fan problems. First I want to open the thing up and check the fan. What is involved in getting at the fan?
taking the comp apart, lucky is from the bottom, unlucky u need to get at least the keyboard off

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Second... What all is involved in actually replacing the fan? Connectors? Screws? Weird clippy-strap things?
straight forward, remove and replace (screws/connectors/new thermal paste)

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Lastly, do I need an IBM Lenovo flavored fan or can I use an off-the-shelf fan?
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use part number for reference, any 3rd party would do, just make sure that specs r identical or better

cheers ...
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post #3 of 8
3/18/08 at 6:37pm
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Where can I locate a "take apart" guide for my machine?
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post #4 of 8
3/19/08 at 8:29am
at ur friendly ibm support site
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/si...IGR-45899.html

have fun tinkering. Oh do come back with pics and share with us the experience

cheers ...
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post #5 of 8
3/19/08 at 12:55pm
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Ok a quick disassembly finds the fan-unit clogged with dust and hair. Easy fix.

I shall continue dismantling the computer from here just to see what all I can upgrade and replace.
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post #6 of 8
3/19/08 at 1:04pm
... and dont forget pleeeease - PICS! they help u when u put the machine back

cheers ...
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post #7 of 8
3/19/08 at 1:54pm
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Camera is full of blackmail photographs and I can't find my transfer cable so I can't get pics at the moment. Transfer cable is on order as is a CF reader so this won't happen again.

I did order some parts from a salvage yard so when I attempt to install them later (bluetooth thingy, new hard-drive, things like that) I'll take pics.
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post #8 of 8
3/20/08 at 6:17am
cool, & best of lucks

cheers ...
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