I've isolated which line of my script that removes the high pitched noise.
The line,
# rmmod uhci_hcd #disable module uhci_hcd
which is the kernel module for USB 1.1 support, right?
That line disables the module and with it the noise. However, USB 1.1 devices
won't work without it.
I've tested with my NokiaN95 (which've got a mini/micro usb 1.1 port to
transfer files). The kernel did not
recognize it after i disabled the module (while indeed got recognized when
uhci_hcd was enabled),
# dmesg
produced no additional output when uhci_hcd was disabled by mentioned
command.
Well, that did it for me (and i never use 1.1usb devices, except my NokiaN95
when transfering files).
Am currently recompiling the kernel with as many thinkpadx60/intel specifics
as
possible, hopefully to solve the heat issue. If it does, then i will report
back here such that it may be useful
to others as well.
by the way, is it really safe to apply the suction of a vaacum cleaner on
tiny electronics?
i've read that a can of compressed air is the safer option.
I've not yet removed the intel wireless card nor the fingerprint reader due
to the screws being too small
for my current screwdriver. The wireless card is generating alot of heat,
yes, but the CPU is the thing
that makes my system unbearably hot, as when it's on idle, then the
temperatures are acceptable.
So i can get away with text editing, internet browsing (usually), but long
copies and any long-lasting operation
makes the CPU too hot. So compiling, say, the kernel... my system will
probably burn up :D
my former post, i forgot to include some sources, so here they are:
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/How_to_redu
ce_power_consumption
https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Power_management/Guide
https://www.kernel.org/doc/Documentatio
n/cpu-freq/governors.txt
of course, there are others, but i did not note them down.
