Re: [Thinkpad] fan testing

From: David Ross <ross_at_math.hawaii.edu>
Date: Wed Sep 01 2004 - 14:53:58 EDT

> I ask because the machine has been running rather warm . The fan
turns
> on a boot, but doesn't otherwise run unless the machine is very hot
> (although yesterday morning it ran constantly).

My X30 runs very warm, though how warm depends on which power mode I am
in (ie, on the CPU load). The fan only kicks in when my machine
gets pretty hot. Note: if you have the machine in your lap, and you are
wearing shorts, and the fan comes on, ice will help with the ensuing
blister on your right knee.

> I'm wondering if there
> is some issue with whatever controls the fan - if PC Doctor is not
> finding the fan when it should, that could be a clue.

It doesn't show up in PCD for Windows on my X30, but I haven't tried PCD
for DOS.

- David R.

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