Fan error t410s

Anybody have experience with fan error? It made very loud noise while I was using my computer and after that I turn my computer off and cannot turn it on. It shows fan error. Very disappointed with my first thinkpad. I got it a year ago. Just passed warranty less than a month. Touch pad and battery life also are not good.

Take off the keyboard and see if the fan can spin freely.
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-72739.html
You need to turn off Gesture Filtering and Edge Tap Filtering for the touchpad and maybe turn the touch sensitivity up. Average battery life on the T410s should be around 2 to 2.5 hours it seems.
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  • T410s Fan Error on Boot but works sometime...really confused

    Hi, I bought the t410s back in 2010 april or march. About 7-8 month later, I started getting Fan Error on boot after the thinkpad screen. If I don't do anything, the computer shuts off automatically, but if I hit escape, it would continue boot and start up (without a working fan).  I know that there are other threads about the fan error but none of them mentioned this. Most of the times after it continue booting after escape on fan error, I would do a cold reboot and the Fan Error would be gone. So Im guessing that the hardware is fine because if they faulty, then it shouldn't work at all. So recently, I did a clean install of windows 7 and updated all drivers and bios. After update, it was working for like 4 days so I thought it was just a software issue but now the problem have returned, same as before. Sometimes it boot with fan error, sometime no error. And after shows fan error, if I escape and reboot, most of the time the error would be gone. Anyone know why this is or what is going on here? Anything would be appreciated, thanks.

    hey dy58,
    since it is hard to replicate this issue as sometimes it does happen and sometimes it does not, i do recommend bringing the unit to an authorize service center for them to investigate.
    do contact the tech support team for information of the nearest service center
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  • Fan error fixed, but for how long? (T410)

    Hello, I recently inherited a Lenovo T410 (2518), which was a former work computer. The warranty would have expired around mid last year, and I gather it had been in office use since around 2010. I don't think it would have been doing any intensive processor heavy work either. Soon after I got it, I started getting the "fan error" message when booting up, which I understand is quite common with these models. I gave the computer to a friend of a friend, who works in IT. He was able to fix the issue by taking the computer apart and spraying the fan with some kind of expensive silicone spray. What troubled me is that when he gave it back, he said that it could work for another 5 years or 5 minutes! He also said that if it were to fail again, it wouldn't be worth repairing. Has anyone else ever fixed their fan error in the same way, with good results? Or is it best to replace the fan - and if so, are there good instructions on how to do that? Thanks

    Thanks! That should be enough info, indeed. But before ordering a new fan I would check if it's not blocked by dust bunnies, could you please try the following?
    Remove the battery and disconnect the laptop from the AC adapter
    Download the hardware maintenance manual from here:  click me!
    Check chapter 1080 on how to remove the keyboard
    No need to disconnect the keyboard from the motherboard, is enough if you lift it and move it down a little
    Check if the fan is dirty/dusty. If yes, first block it from spinning using your finger and apply compressed air to the blades (see this article <here>, it's in Spanish but you can see the pictures how to clean the fan)
    Connect the AC adapter again
    Turn on the T410, do you still get the fan error? Or do you get the error and the fan is still moving?
    Report the findings here and we see what steps should follow
     

  • Fan Error Lenovo T500 T510 T400 T410 T60 T61 - rejuvinating the fan

    I finally got that dreaded "Fan Error" at boot time on my T500.  After some research on this board, this is what I have concluded:
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    lxgw wrote:
    Thanks a lot! It makes sense.
    Yes, I have been using the ESC bypass for some time, untill I really could not stand by anymore--the over heating.
    I am thinking about manipulating the fan 'manually', if it could pass the booting, very good; if not, it's not completely unacceptable to run a small program@startup along with the work.
    Not ready to say bye yet,  will keep trying.  
    Thanks again!  
    So if you hit ESC, does your fan work normally, or do you overheat?  I had the impression that your fan would work normally if you hit ESC.
    My fan was always a problem on the T500 (not on my new W540).  It was extremely noisy and was constantly on even at no load times.  So I opened the laptop and cut one of the 3 wires on the fan (I am sure it is a power wire), and installed a manual switch.  So when the thing overheated, I could manually turn the fan on.  This worked for about a week and then something gave up, and the fan stopped working altogether.  (don't fix something that is not broken!)  I had to take the front cover off, and place a PC fan in the top left corner to cool the radiator.  This was not as effective as the original fan, but let me do my job.  Then the loose switch on this ersatz fan one day accidentallyshorted the fluoroscent backlight PC board of my display and I lost my display backlight!  I had to pry open my display and using two 60W bulbs project light to the back of the LCD so I could read the display!  This is when I decided to punt and ordered the W540.  The fan is quiet and works when it has to work.

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    I have a T43 (2687-DVU) that received a Fan Error at boot up.  I replaced it with a new fan (am sure it is correct fru) and the fan is working fine.  The temperatures are also fine on the unit (I can hear the fan, feel it blow out heat - bottom line the fan is working).  I have reseated the unit a few times - made sure thermal paste is correct - connector to motherboard is connected (otherwise the fan will not work).  I can ESC to bypass the error and run what appears normally.  I don't think I have a fan error, except in the mind of a deranged motherboard, perhaps.  I have 2 pronged question to throw out.
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    I'd be guessing something along the lines of a thermal sensor gone haywire.
    If the machine were mine, I'd run it until it dies and then swap the planar if the rest of the laptop is still in good shape. But it's your ThinkPad.
    My $0.02 only...
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  • Fan Error on X201

    I bought my X201 (3249CTO) last october from lenovo's website. 2 weeks ago, my laptop became unable to boot up except showing "Fan Error" message. Before that, my laptop sometimes suddenly shut down(directly to dark screen) with no reason. 
    The Warranty is going to expire tonight. I still can not find the entry to report this error and ask for repair on this lenovo's official website. Most links I've seen are "check....", "check...", or "extend or upgrade"... and some software solutions. I can not find any tech support email. When I go to the "CONTACT" page, most contact info is about sale, business. After I click, click and click, I found that "800-xxxxxxx" tech support number. Following the instructions, I press 1, 1, 1... and hearing a lot of electric voice"please go to www.lenovo.com.....", I heard that their manual service was only available during 8a - 8p Mon - Fri. While I'm most on class during that time. Why don't they have an email for warranty service?
    How can I contact them to return my laptop back and get repaired?

    @LilHayah,
    You would need to call the tech support via the number 800-xxxxxx then they would advice you on how to get the laptop shipped back for service or if you have a onsite service.
    There are no emails for tech support.
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  • System fan error on g62-352ca on startup. are there two fans ie a cpu fan and a system fan?

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  • "Fan error" on Thinkpad X201s

    Hello,
    My X201s surprisingly overheated and soft-shut down. Upon rebooting the BIOS interrupted startup just to say "Fan Error" and shut down again. Has anyone seen this issue before? Up until now the fan has been working!
    I took the keyboard off, and as soon as I press the power button, I see the fan spin for a few seconds then stop - it does not start again and says fan error. I have blown all the dust out, and the fan turns very freely - is there anything else I should try before I send the laptop to be repaired (it is still in warranty but it is a bit of a bore!)?
    Thanks for any help,
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    Either the fan is running a little slow or the temperature sensor circuitry is sick. Send it in. It is a pain, but it is the best choice.

  • Fan error on a Hp laserjet P1606dn

    If a Hp laserjet P1606dn experiences a fan error what would you see as a result of this on the self-test/configuration page in the status column?
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    Hey Hvytoys,
    Welcome to the HP Forums!
    With your Laserjet giving a fan error message, this is a hardware issue! I would suggest contacting technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl, for any repair, or replacement options available to you.
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  • Fan Error on x220

    Hi everyone,
    I have a (now) 2 year old Thinkpad X220 with Intel i7 processor (CTO 4286) with no warranty (only got the 1 year limited warranty, as I assumed this was a premium laptop).
    Sadly enough a month ago the fan stopped working, and I get a "fan error" message on boot-up. This as, in effect, turned my +1200 dollar laopt quite useless.
    What I have tried to fix it so far is the following (in this order)
    1. Blown out dust from the fan area
    2. vacuum cleaned fan area
    3. Dissambled unit, vacuum cleaned fan unit
    4. Applied small bit of oil to fan unit mechanism
    5. Reapplied thermal paste to cooling unit
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    However, the message is still there and my laptop (which cost me an arm and a leg, as I was planning to use this laptop for 5 years - just like my x41 before it) .. is still dead.
    Does anyone else had this problem (especially those that did not have the warranty anymore), and does anyone else has any other suggestion? Would much appreciate it, as I need this laptop and cannot afford a new one..

    "fan error" does not mean "too hot"; it means "running too slow". You probably need need a new fan. (The only other things involved are the fan sensor and a fuse (both part of the motherboard). They are unlikely causes and expensive to fix.

  • Fan error on IBM thinkpad X60s notebook

           When I switch on IBM thinkpad X60s notebook. I can hear a sound from fan like it is try to move and then stop. After awhile an error "fan error" appear on the screen. I would like to know is it related to fan problem? If yes, Do I need to change a new fan? Actually, this notebook is out of warranty. So what will it cost for fan assembly and the labour charge? I live in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I would like to know is there any service center in Johor Bahru? Thanks for reading and reply to my post.

    Apa kabar?
    Sounds like you will need another fan installed. If you unit is still under warranty, call your local tech support to assist. I'm not sure about your exact location in Malaysia, but I know that there are some locations in KL.
    I was able to find this tech support number in Malaysia for you.
    1800-88-1889 (Local number only)
    +603 8315 6855 (DID)
    Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5PM
    Give them a call for assistance. Best of luck.
    Mark
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  • Fan error on T42...

    FAN ERROR message on T42 (model 2373)
    is there a way to clean the fan?
    the problem is intermittent

    well you can try to clean the fan, just take off the keyboard. And then use a can of compressed air to blow out the dusts (but make sure you hold down the fan vane).
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  • Fan Error 0135

    I have a Think Centre M52.
    All the fans a running continiously and on start up I have a fan error 0135.
    I have cleaned the two front fans, still no joy , and have now noticed the rear power supply fan is running as well.
    I will remove and clean the power supply fan etc.
    Any advise if this does not solve the problem of the front fans running full speed?
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    Hello neilf250 and welcome to community,
    Kindly update the BIOS as it fixes various fan issues.
    Hope the issue gets resolve.
    Best Regards,
    Tanuj
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  • Fan error at startup in ibm thinkpad t42

    i always get fan error at startup in my  ibm thinkpad t42 since 1 week. i press esc key at error and that is the only way my system startup. its not in warranty and will like to try to fix it on my own. please help. i am worried

    Try bblowing some air into the fan lover when the system is off. Then turn the system on and put your hand at the louver to see if it blows air. If this doesnt work, run PC doctor for DOS ( available at  http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-56222) and check the problem. If this doesnt work either, replace the fan.

  • Fan Error - T23

    I get a FAN ERROR when ever I start up my T23.  All the status lights come on but the machine does boot.  I usually need to try starting it several times in order to get the machine running.  Is there an easy fix for this?

    If it sounds and feels like the fan is properly spinning up (no obvious grinding noises and airflow is venting out the left side of the system), then I would try replacing the CMOS (backup) battery. If that doesn't solve your problem, then I would have to say that the next step would be to download a copy of PC Doctor for DOS for the T2x system. If you don't have a floppy drive handy to make those diskettes, then I host an .ISO file which has the same version in it. Once you boot the T23 with PC Doctor, select the "Other Devices" entry under "Diagnostics" and run the "IBM Fan" and "IBM Thermal Sensor" tests. If those pass, then I guess the next thing to try would be to swap out the fan assembly.
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