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    Don't use compressed air to clean your thinkpad when its on...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Kenji, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. Kenji

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    92C was the idle temp.... it was left like this at 92C for atleast 10 hours before i noticed, on my bed.. I'm suprised its still working. Luckily another quick spray and it started the fan back up.. :eek:
     
    Kenji, Jan 11, 2010
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    The force of the air can change the alignment of the bearings. Think of a steel axle out of place and you can damage the threads on the axle. Same principle. I recommend light sprays to losen and then blowing air with your mouth being careful not to spit and then cleaning with a Q tip and perhaps with some light alcohol but only on the blades.
     
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    if you want to clean the fan with compressed air, hold the fan blade in place to make it stationary and then blast them with the can of compressed air.
     
    lead_org, Jan 11, 2010
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    I hope that's not the idle temperature, though - 74 degrees C is still very hot to be the idle temperature.
     
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  5. Kenji

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    92 was the idle.. I took the screenshot after getting the fan running again. I do normally take it apart to clean every few months but I was in a rush.
     
    Kenji, Jan 12, 2010
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