[ltp] Fan Error?

[Honey]

On Fri, 23 Sep 2005, Christopher Sawtell wrote:

> On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 09:54, Bert Haskins wrote:
>> I just replaced the system board in one of my A30 boxes and now on
>> powerup I get a
>> "ERROR
>>  Fan error"
>> The fan does not start up and run during power up like my other TPs.
>> I know the fan is good because I tried two fans both of which work in
>> other A30s.
>> Would anyone have any ideas?
> It's getting cold and sticking.
> Blow in the air inlet as hard as you can to made it turn at the crucial moment
> when the bios starts the o/s.
> Make sure the fan continues turning!!!

I kind of second that suggestion.  In my case I had that error and
nearly called IBM until I thought to give it a blast of compressed
air through the side vent.  A big blob of dust came out in my case
and the fan started.  So temperature/dust?

Honey