[ltp] T41 in suspend to RAM: gets warm and not much bat. life

Gerald Boersma linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:17:39 -0800


Hmmmm.....

Patch for kernel 2.6.16 does not work. Anyone have a working version
they could post?

Thanx,
GB

On Tue, 2006-28-03 at 23:14 +0200, Felix E. Klee wrote:
> At Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:31:52 -0800,
> Gerald Boersma wrote:
> > I have a T41 2378-DLU and I have the same problem. I haven't installed
> > the patch yet, but the description fits the problems I have.
> 
> Today was the first day after installation of the patch that I really
> used the machine on battery.  It was running without being plugged into
> a power socket for 12 hours and 20 minutes, and even when I plugged it
> in it had quite some battery power left.  So, the patch did work! :-)
> 
> Also keep in mind: It's probably not good for the machine and for the
> battery if it gets as hot as mine did in the computer bag.  With the
> patch the machine stays cool.
> 
> -- 
> Felix E. Klee