[ltp] Temperature ranges

Laurent Gilson linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:35:02 +0200


Hello,

> I'm afraid to damage my CPU from overheating.

The main risk is not the CPU. Intel PentiumM can take 90°C w/o problems.  
BUT the chips and PCB around the CPU will suffer. Nobody knows for sure  
what are the maximal temps for these parts.

> Where can I read about the
> temperatures my laptop is designed for?

http://www.intel.com . Read the pdf files about the chips. They allways  
specify absolute maximal ratings. You should keep the cpu at least 10°C  
lower then the ratings.

cu