I also have a new T40 (built in September, country of origin China) that
exhibits the same problem. A friend of mine bought a T40 at the same time
as me (his machine is only 3 serial numbers different) and it also has this
problem. I've updated the BIOS and ECP to the latest versions, no luck
there.
I'm not sure what you mean by "fan supposed to be on at all times" though...
My fan only comes on after some time of being used, usually with heavier
usage. If I'm using it in powersaver mode on battery then usually it's not
on.
The only thing I can suggest you do is call IBM support and try to get them
to escalate (or even acknowledge) the problem. I've already made one call
to them, will have to make another one today.
I'm strongly convinced that the problem is fixable via a BIOS upgrade, as it
seems that the program controlling the fan is a little wonky.
On a semi-unrelated note - does anyone else have a T40 whose keyboard
"beeps" at them with certain key combinations? Not a Windows-ish "beep" but
the actual computer itself beep... For example hold down the "d" and "e"
keys together, then hit the "a" key. Did it beep at you? (With the sound
turned on).
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