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9 minutes ago, Technomonster0 said:

Ok, I have the new connector installed but I still get the Fan Error. But, on startup the fan spins Have any Idea?? Computer wont boot

It means you didn't do it correctly. Spend like $8 and get a replacement fan on eBay. 

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2 minutes ago, JoostinOnline said:

It means you didn't do it correctly. Spend like $8 and get a replacement fan on eBay. 

I'm pretty sure I did it right but, can I just buy the fan instead of the whole cooling system?

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6 minutes ago, Technomonster0 said:

I'm pretty sure I did it right but, can I just buy the fan instead of the whole cooling system?

I didn't realize the heatsink was attached.  However, it's still not that expensive.  Check the product number on the fan to see which one is right: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xthinkpad+t460s+fan.TRS0&_nkw=thinkpad+t460s+fan&_sacat=0

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Just now, JoostinOnline said:

I didn't realize the heatsink was attached.  However, it's still not that expensive.  Check the product number on the fan to see which one is right: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xthinkpad+t460s+fan.TRS0&_nkw=thinkpad+t460s+fan&_sacat=0

I figured out that the fan unscrews The Fan is a M-252c-2

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4 minutes ago, Technomonster0 said:

I figured out that the fan unscrews The Fan is a M-252c-2

The fan still isn't sold separately, at least not that I can find.

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Just now, JoostinOnline said:

The fan still isn't sold separately, at least not that I can find.

I will probably just buy the whole cooling thing. I still don't understand why it says the fan has a error but it still spins??

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32 minutes ago, Technomonster0 said:

I will probably just buy the whole cooling thing. I still don't understand why it says the fan has a error but it still spins??

I can almost guaranty you that one of the wires/connectors is damaged, specifically the one that controls fan speed.  The fan is getting power, but there's no control over how it spins.

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32 minutes ago, JoostinOnline said:

I can almost guaranty you that one of the wires/connectors is damaged, specifically the one that controls fan speed.  The fan is getting power, but there's no control over how it spins.

Ok, Thanks for the help. Before I buy a new one I will use my Multimeter to find what wires do what then I will try to find it they are damaged/ cut. If its repairable I will solder new wires on to the fan.

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On 4/29/2017 at 10:35 PM, Technomonster0 said:

Yes its the cable that goes under the heat pipe.

 

On 4/29/2017 at 10:37 PM, nerdslayer1 said:

 

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On 5/1/2017 at 6:53 PM, W-L said:

Able to get a new one? 

 

Check to see if the system recognizes an RPM signal within the BIOS sounds like the fan may be faulty or a bad connection. 

In the picture with the red circle how many cables do you see from that plug? 

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1 minute ago, Technomonster0 said:

 

 

In the picture with the red circle how many cables do you see from that plug? 

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2 minutes ago, Technomonster0 said:

In the picture with the red circle how many cables do you see from that plug? 

That looks to be a 5 pin cable, potentially a sensor built into the fan or such. The original connector was 5 but only had 4 populated. 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

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Ok. I just soldered on new cables to the fan but still same problem. The fan turned on at boot, then off and back on then off again in a matter of seconds then says Fan Error

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1 minute ago, W-L said:

That looks to be a 5 pin cable, potentially a sensor built into the fan or such. The original connector was 5 but only had 4 populated. 

Ok. Read this

 

Just now, Technomonster0 said:

Ok. I just soldered on new cables to the fan but still same problem. The fan turned on at boot, then off and back on then off again in a matter of seconds then says Fan Error

 

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Just now, Technomonster0 said:

Ok. Read this

 

 

 
 

replace the fan, or you soldered the fan cable wrong. 

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Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

replace the fan 

OK. Was kinda hoping that it could be fixed but i will prob. end up buying it.

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Just now, W-L said:

yeah as said it sounds like the fan is faulty if it's power cycling like that. 

Ok Thanks for all your help.

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