How to make your Dock quiet - Revision history

Numeric: /* ThinkPad Dock II Type 2877 */ link to German howto

2011-11-04T21:26:38Z

‎ThinkPad Dock II Type 2877: link to German howto

Numeric: /* the fan */ more detail and link to specs

2011-11-04T21:17:46Z

‎the fan: more detail and link to specs

Numeric: /* the fan */ specify model

2011-09-07T03:04:27Z

‎the fan: specify model

Numeric: /* ThinkPad Dock Type 2631 */ make subsections

2011-09-07T00:48:14Z

‎ThinkPad Dock Type 2631: make subsections

Numeric: first draft of instructions

2011-09-07T00:34:56Z

first draft of instructions

Numeric: work in progress; initial photos

2011-09-06T23:32:33Z

work in progress; initial photos

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== ThinkPad Dock Type 2631==

{{gallery_start}}
{{thumb|Dock_2631_ejectlever.jpg|remove eject lever}}
{{thumb|Dock_2631_frameoverpsu.jpg|frame over power supply}}
{{thumb|Dock_2631_fanplug.jpg|fan plug}}
{{thumb|Dock_2631_psufan.jpg|back of power supply}}
{{gallery_end}}

== ThinkPad Dock II Type 2877 ==
Dock II is similar to Dock 2631. It might have the same power supply with the same fan.
{{HELP|Someone who owns a Dock II should confirm the similarity.}}

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 === the fan ===
-The fan is a COPAL F412R–05LB.
+The fan is a COPAL F412R–05LB.<br/>
-[http://nidec-copal-usa.com/fan.html manufacturer product page]
+[http://nidec-copal-usa.com/fan.html manufacturer product page]<br/>
 * 4200 RPM
 * 3.88 CFM, 0.11 m³/min

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	=== the fan ===		=== the fan ===
		+	The fan is a COPAL F412R–05LB.
		+	[http://nidec-copal-usa.com/fan.html manufacturer product page]
		+	* 4200 RPM
		+	* 3.88 CFM, 0.11 m³/min

	=== how to take-apart ===		=== how to take-apart ===

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 == ThinkPad Dock Type 2631==
-# Remove the ten screws, that hold the top cover.  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 cover (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.
+=== the fan ===
 # 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.
 {{gallery_start}}

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	== ThinkPad Dock Type 2631==		== ThinkPad Dock Type 2631==
		+
		+	# Remove the ten screws, that hold the top cover. 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 cover (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.
		+
		+

	{{gallery_start}}		{{gallery_start}}

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 == ThinkPad Dock II Type 2877 ==
-Dock II is similar to Dock 2631.  It might have the same power supply with the same fan.
+[[ThinkPad Dock II]] has the same fan as [[ThinkPad Dock]].
-{{HELP|Someone who owns a Dock II should confirm the similarity.}}