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"Fan error" error message

Have you had ur laptop for a while? If so it could be dust build-up, but when ever I came across a fan error it was usually due to the fan dieing out. Can you hear the fan at any point or is there no sound at all. If the fan is making no sound then you wont be getting much out of your laptop. Ive done more repairs for desktop fans and such, but laptop one might be a little more tricky to remove. Best thing to do if your not handy with this area is bring it to a computer repair shop. If the computer is new enough and still under warranty you should notify the warranty company of your problem.
2/22/2012 1:47:15 AM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Feb 22, 2012
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My lenovo lap top screen stays black even if the computer is on..

hi msinon, connect another external screen to the IBM-machine to check if simply the screen is broken.
If that does not help, remove the RAM-memory module (see instructions or manual), retry booting up without it, if still not lucky, the mainboard is broken and you will have to exchange it or get another new machine.
Think of transferring the old harddisk to the new laptop or keeping it as an external back-up source(you will have to buy an USB to SATA adaptor plus harddisk case) sa you can use it like a flash drive...

good luck
9/30/2009 12:00:09 AM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Sep 30, 2009
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Wont get to the login screen no matter which option i click

If you are able to start the pc in safe mode, login as Administrator and restore the computer to a previous date when it was working fine.

When you turn on the computer in safe mode, it will show you the default user and Administrator. Click on Administrator to logon.

Then it will show you a screen which tell you that the windows is running in safe mode, press "No" on this message

You will be getting a system restore window. Follow the instruction for restore the windows to a date when the system was working fine,
After restore Reboot in normal mode
8/29/2009 10:54:31 AM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Aug 29, 2009
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Laptops is hanging

first i would reinstall windows,
next does the hard drive make any noise loud or clunks, sometimes you can hold your ear up to it, notice if it stops and goes by itself
then the keypad could be plugged in wrong
also the touchpad,
7/19/2009 7:59:10 AM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Jul 19, 2009
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Not booting past windows screen

I suggest you boot up with your XP installation disk and run a repair - don't use the repair console use the Repair facilty that comes after that screen
3/27/2009 5:07:30 PM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Mar 27, 2009
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The cd drive will not

Unbend a paperclip or use a toothpick and push it into the round hole on the cd / dvd drive. It will force the drive open.
2/21/2009 5:55:46 PM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Feb 21, 2009
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Dosent work

Greetings my name is Mark and I will be glad to assist you. I understand you had an accident and someone tried to assist you. If your Laptop was functioning before the dis-assembly it is very likely a plug has not been re attached.I need some more information to better help you.
1, Did you use any kind of cleaner or solvent?
2. In the dis-assembly process what parts were removed and replaced.
Let me know and i will do my best to assist you.
Be mucho blessed,
Mark
7/21/2008 3:25:24 AM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Jul 21, 2008
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SL500 does nothing when power

remove the battery large. then run on AC pack only #1 top failure of all mobile PC is that battery, so unplug it then test with AC pack only. work now.? and all vents must be clean, end to end. not just fan. there i no fuse it uses current regulator, imagine genius magic electronics fuses that never blow out, and bingo. OK big battery out, an RTC coin cell fresh. then fan blows. next is BIOS, do the BIOS screens work if not the mobo is dead. have 2 RAM stick on the 2 slots>? try one at a time run the PC with all modules removed, (options) remove hdd? remove, dvd drive. think like this. Get bios working first learn that modules can short, and when they do the power regs shut down. so we unplug all things to the mob, until only 1 ram and cpu remains. see? (this is called power overload fault isolation tactics) even the screen only can be dead, you never mention text showing you can test the mobo with external screen via that rear (?)_ VGA jack what if that worked, did you learn something here, sure. this pc has tons of modules to pull, even bluetooth. wifi, sound and more. if you look at all parts inside or sold by ebay, bingo. lots
8/14/2018 12:52:53 PM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Aug 14, 2018
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Screen lock

It helps to know what device model and OS you are using though the following steps for changing from pattern lock to slide are for Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich):1. Unlock your Android device2. Find the Applications menu and select "Settings"3. Under the "PERSONAL" group, select " Security"4. Under "SCREEN SECURITY" group, select "Screen Lock"This will ask for the security pattern first.5. The options for screen lock will appear, select "Slide" and you are done!Hope this helps.
3/14/2017 5:21:09 AM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Mar 14, 2017
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How can I activate the camera?

2/16/2016 4:15:32 PM • Lenovo ThinkPad... • Answered on Feb 16, 2016
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