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cliffordA
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Posted - 07/21/2008 :  16:31:34  Show Profile  Visit cliffordA's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hi,

I just thought I'd share my recent experience problem with my otherwise super reliable Fujitsu P7010 notebook.

The fan can be relubricated if it begins to make noise. But be sure to replace the thermal pads for the processor and north bridge with new ones or with something appropriate. Reusing the thermal pads can result in instabilities caused by overheating.

Here it is: http://monkeeworks.com/goP7010

Thanks,
Clifford Arrow

P.S. I got a big quantity of Dow Corning 340 Heatsink, more than I'll ever need. I've got 62g and 115g quantities if you're interested in buying some from me.

CLLO
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Posted - 07/22/2008 :  14:35:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Very good write up!
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cliffordA
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Posted - 07/23/2008 :  08:57:30  Show Profile  Visit cliffordA's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Thanks! I appreciate that.

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Originally posted by CLLO

Very good write up!
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JayEm
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Posted - 07/23/2008 :  17:25:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Great post Clifford!!

This is why I keep coming back to this site and why I bought a 7010D. I look forward to more of your well thought out and presented solutions to everyday problems.

Jay
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tmt
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Posted - 07/23/2008 :  22:46:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How did you lubricate/recondition the fan spindle?

Tom.
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cliffordA
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Posted - 08/18/2008 :  16:00:19  Show Profile  Visit cliffordA's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Thanks... I'm impressed with my P7010 too. I have had mine for over 4 years and still don't consider it "obsolete"; and it's still going strong. I'm even running Adobe CS3 quite nicely on it. I've dropped it one the concrete floor at least once. The suspend/resume switch inside the hinged LCD cover became disconnected, but a quick resoldering job restored it just fine.

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Great post Clifford!!

This is why I keep coming back to this site and why I bought a 7010D. I look forward to more of your well thought out and presented solutions to everyday problems.

Jay
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cliffordA
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Posted - 08/18/2008 :  16:14:27  Show Profile  Visit cliffordA's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hi, Tom:

If you haven't already taken read my sidebar hyperlink referenced in my write up, you may want to take a look at it. http://www.monkeeworks.com/articles/pc/p7010.crash/pt2.repair/sidebar2.fanLube/index.php

Once you remove the heatsink plate (which is most of the work), relubing the sleeve bearing is trivial. I cleaned the bearing surfaces with q-tip (after pinching off some of the cotton) and alcohol. Then, I liberally coated the surfaces with some Phil's Waterproof Grease. Hasn't made any noise since. Just as a reminder, though, be sure you have some new thermal pads or it's equivalent substitute (like Dow Corning 340). Because you absolutely shouldn't reuse them. I mention this because, I cleaned/lubed my fan bearing only to have to wait until my Dow Corning 340 was delivered to reassemble everything properly again. (My laptop was in a dissassembled state for 2 weeks. )

Thanks,
Clifford A.
http://monkeeworks.com/goP7010



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How did you lubricate/recondition the fan spindle?

Tom.
Edited by - cliffordA on 11/06/2008 14:33:17
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Retzius
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Posted - 10/02/2008 :  02:34:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Great write up cliff! I just sent an order of that dow heatsink from you. I wish I would have seen this sooner because I replaced my entire fan and did not replace the thermal pad!

Look forward to replacing the thermal pads with the aluminum squares.

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Retzius
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Posted - 10/06/2008 :  02:53:57  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for the dow heatsink. I replaced the thermal pads using your guide and so far so good. Also installed the notebook hardware control and my temp has lowered significantly. My fan isn't blasting on anymore like it used to.
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cliffordA
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Posted - 12/11/2008 :  18:39:30  Show Profile  Visit cliffordA's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Retzius,

You are most welcome. Glad it worked out for you. Just curious, did your P7010 laptop experience BSODs (like my experience) or otherwise act flaky after you reused your thermal pads?

Thanks,
Clifford Vincent Arrow

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Originally posted by Retzius

Thanks for the dow heatsink. I replaced the thermal pads using your guide and so far so good. Also installed the notebook hardware control and my temp has lowered significantly. My fan isn't blasting on anymore like it used to.
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Retzius
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Posted - 01/28/2009 :  03:10:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sorry for the late reponse, I dont check this site as often as I used to. No I didnt get any weird behavior from my laptop after the mod. However, my backlight on my screen goes off when I touch or hit the computer. I usually have to power it off to get the screen back on again. I need to fix this. Any ideas on that one?
Edited by - Retzius on 01/28/2009 03:29:27
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cliffordA
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Posted - 03/14/2009 :  17:18:18  Show Profile  Visit cliffordA's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hi, Retzius.



Generally, when dealing with hardware failures, mechanical items are the most likely culprits, e.g., switches, connectors, relays, etc. There is a video cable that goes from the motherboard to the LCD screen. As you flip the screen open and close, this video cable gets stressed and could develop a break. Or you could get lucky during your investigation and find the video cable is not seated securely into the motherboard. I just noticed that janaslaptopparts on ebay is selling a refurb P7010 screen for $423, kinda pricey for a laptop that is several years old.

Thanks,
Clifford Vincent Arrow
http://www.monkeeworks.com


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Originally posted by Retzius

Sorry for the late reponse, I dont check this site as often as I used to. No I didnt get any weird behavior from my laptop after the mod. However, my backlight on my screen goes off when I touch or hit the computer. I usually have to power it off to get the screen back on again. I need to fix this. Any ideas on that one?
quote:
Originally posted by Retzius

Sorry for the late reponse, I dont check this site as often as I used to. No I didnt get any weird behavior from my laptop after the mod. However, my backlight on my screen goes off when I touch or hit the computer. I usually have to power it off to get the screen back on again. I need to fix this. Any ideas on that one?
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Retzius
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Posted - 03/16/2009 :  03:45:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks Cliff, but I didnt get a chance to read this before I installed a new lcd power inverter. Fortunately, the new power inverter fixed my LCD flicking problem.

-Saul
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