[ltp] T43: Overheating?

Shem Multinymous linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sat, 21 Jan 2006 11:02:07 +0200


Hi,

On 1/21/06, fire-eyes <sgtphou@fire-eyes.org> wrote:
> Starting on AC and then compiling results in a very fast temperature
> increase to 70C. After a few more minutes, it is 75. On extended
> compiles, this can reach 80C, and has even reached 82C.
>
> Am I correct in thinking these temperatures are ludicrous?

My own T43 never passes 73deg, even on extended high load. But the
CPU's rated max temperature is about 100deg, so Lenovo may not
consider 82deg be a repair-worthy problem.

Try undervolting:
http://thinkwiki.org/wiki/Pentium_M_undervolting_and_underclocking

  Shem