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Service Hints & Tips

Document ID: PSMS-426D4T

TP 600 - Latest BIOS helps the ThinkPad run cooler

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
The ThinkPad is getting warmer than usual (note: this does not cause a technical of safety problem).

CONFIGURATION:
Any ThinkPad 600 (not 600E).

SOLUTION:
Upgrading the BIOS to v 1.05 or later will induce the fan to kick in at a lower temperature, avoiding the symptom. To download the latest BIOS level, click here.

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General Information

Date Created

12-11-98

Last Updated

19-01-99

Revision Date

19-01-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 600

Machine Type

2645, 2646

Model

21A; 21F; 21J; 21P; 21S; 21U; 310; 31F; 31U; 350; 35F; 35P; 35S; 35U; 41S; 41T; 41U; 42U; 450; 45A; 45C; 45F; 45H; 45J; 45K; 45P; 45S; 45T; 45U; 510; 51A; 51C; 51E; 51F; 51J; 51K; 51P; 51S; 51T; 51U; 850; 85A; 85J; 85U; 910; A1U; AAA; AAB; AAC; AAD; AAE; AAF; ABA; ABB; ABC; ABD; ABE; ABF; NC2; NC4

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Request sent to Pat McCluskey

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