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== ThinkPad Dock Type 2631== | == ThinkPad Dock Type 2631== | ||
| − | # Remove the ten screws, that hold the top | + | === the fan === |
| + | The fan is a COPAL F412R–05LB.<br/> | ||
| + | [http://nidec-copal-usa.com/fan.html manufacturer product page]<br/> | ||
| + | [http://nidec-copal-usa.com/pdfs/F412R.pdf specification sheet (PDF)]<br/> | ||
| + | * 41 × 41 × 12.2 mm | ||
| + | * ball and sleeve bearing | ||
| + | * 16 db(A) noise | ||
| + | * 4200 RPM | ||
| + | * 3.88 CFM, 0.11 m³/min | ||
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| + | === how to take-apart === | ||
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| + | # Remove the ten screws, that hold the top case. They are black, M2.5 4mm, Phillips #0. Three at the edge by Ultrabay, one in the middle, two at front edge, two at edge near key hole, and two in back side by the fan. Remove the top case (it helps to press the eject button), but be careful and disconnect wires going to the top panel. Remove the spring under the eject button, so it does not fall off accidentally. | ||
# Remove Ultrabay eject lever. Disconnect its spring. The screw is silver, has a Phillips #1 head. | # Remove Ultrabay eject lever. Disconnect its spring. The screw is silver, has a Phillips #1 head. | ||
# Remove the five screws, that hold the frame over the power supply unit. They are black, M2.5 4mm, Phillips #0. | # Remove the five screws, that hold the frame over the power supply unit. They are black, M2.5 4mm, Phillips #0. | ||
# The fan plug has two wires, one red and one black. It is in front of the PSU, right of docking port. If you plan to replace the fan, it will be easier to unplug later on. If you only want to disconnect the fan, unplug it now. Be careful: the computer ejector mechanism is close by and you might bump something out of position. | # The fan plug has two wires, one red and one black. It is in front of the PSU, right of docking port. If you plan to replace the fan, it will be easier to unplug later on. If you only want to disconnect the fan, unplug it now. Be careful: the computer ejector mechanism is close by and you might bump something out of position. | ||
# Remove the screws from under the dock, that hold the PSU. There are four of them, they are big and black. I used a Phillips #2 head, but you can probably use Phillips #1. Remove the PSU and unplug its three cables. | # Remove the screws from under the dock, that hold the PSU. There are four of them, they are big and black. I used a Phillips #2 head, but you can probably use Phillips #1. Remove the PSU and unplug its three cables. | ||
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== ThinkPad Dock II Type 2877 == | == ThinkPad Dock II Type 2877 == | ||
| − | Dock II | + | [[ThinkPad Dock II]] has the same fan as [[ThinkPad Dock]]. |
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| + | onkel25 has instructions and pictures at ThinkPad-Forum. [http://thinkpad-forum.de/threads/15810-Innenleben-Dock-II-(inkl.-Bildern) Innenleben Dock II (inkl. Bildern)] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:26, 4 November 2011
ThinkPad Dock Type 2631
the fan
The fan is a COPAL F412R–05LB.
manufacturer product page
specification sheet (PDF)
- 41 × 41 × 12.2 mm
- ball and sleeve bearing
- 16 db(A) noise
- 4200 RPM
- 3.88 CFM, 0.11 m³/min
how to take-apart
- Remove the ten screws, that hold the top case. They are black, M2.5 4mm, Phillips #0. Three at the edge by Ultrabay, one in the middle, two at front edge, two at edge near key hole, and two in back side by the fan. Remove the top case (it helps to press the eject button), but be careful and disconnect wires going to the top panel. Remove the spring under the eject button, so it does not fall off accidentally.
- Remove Ultrabay eject lever. Disconnect its spring. The screw is silver, has a Phillips #1 head.
- Remove the five screws, that hold the frame over the power supply unit. They are black, M2.5 4mm, Phillips #0.
- The fan plug has two wires, one red and one black. It is in front of the PSU, right of docking port. If you plan to replace the fan, it will be easier to unplug later on. If you only want to disconnect the fan, unplug it now. Be careful: the computer ejector mechanism is close by and you might bump something out of position.
- Remove the screws from under the dock, that hold the PSU. There are four of them, they are big and black. I used a Phillips #2 head, but you can probably use Phillips #1. Remove the PSU and unplug its three cables.
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ThinkPad Dock II Type 2877
ThinkPad Dock II has the same fan as ThinkPad Dock.
onkel25 has instructions and pictures at ThinkPad-Forum. Innenleben Dock II (inkl. Bildern)
