*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 370173 ***
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/370173
** This bug has been marked a duplicate of bug 370173
laptop overheats and suddenly shuts down/off
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Computer shuts down on heavy CPU usage due to overheating
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/595335
You
** Description changed:
Binary package hint: xserver-xorg-video-ati
When I'm doing a demanding CPU activity (ripping a CD, doing OCR, etc),
the computer shuts itself down due to overheating (more than 99 C).
I've tried running sudo sensors-detect but no modules were loaded.
** Description changed:
Binary package hint: xserver-xorg-video-ati
When I'm doing a demanding CPU activity (ripping a CD, doing OCR, etc),
the computer shuts itself down due to overheating (more than 99 C).
I've tried running sudo sensors-detect but no modules were loaded.
Given that it doesn't happen with the proprietary fglrx drivers, it's
definitely related to bug #373669. See comments 16 and 17 in that bug.
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Computer shuts down on heavy CPU usage due to overheating
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/595335
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Yes, thanks for pointing that out. I saw that comment yesterday. I tried
installing the latest 2.6.35 kernel from the ppa (The maverick
backported kernel), but the problem persists. Although I get an extra
sensor for the video adapter, the fans are not turned on automatically
and I still get very
I must correct myself. It DOES happen too with the fglrx proprietary
drivers. I tried OCRing and using a clutter-dependant plug in for
Banshee and the temperature rose nevertheless and computer had to shut
itself down again.
** Description changed:
Binary package hint: xserver-xorg-video-ati
