Overheating Thinkpad T60

I want to tell you my experience on this subject. I had the same problem, increasing by the time. Actually, I used to clean my FAN every now and then. However, lately the TP started to shut down due to excessive heating. I replaced the FAN with a new one, from eBay. It turned out to be a fake replica and the problem worsened. I then purchased a used FAN with copper shroud. Unfortunately, the damage was permanent. The TP was still dying. I found a temporary fix. I removed the keyboard and screwed a desktop CPU cooler&FAN on top of the copper, energized with an external power supply. It worked fine. Then, while doing internet research, an idea came to mind. I removed the CPU (T2600) and plunged it in a glass of vinegar, for about 2 hours. Then, I washed it under water and dried it using my air compressor. I also blew air in the CPU socket. Then, I used my magnifying glass to check the legs on the underside. Surprisingly, I noticed that one of the legs of the tiny chips had a bad soldering. Probably the high heat had melted it in such a way that it got detached from the surface. I then put the CPU in place and turned the TP On. Voila! The temperatures were back to normal, without the extra cooler&FAN. Nevertheless, I ordered a new (used) CPU, because there is no way to re-solder the chip. It is too tiny. I hope this helps the people who are left with no options. Imagine, I almost replaced the motherboad!