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  1. Bug #370173
  2. Comment #48

Comment 48 for bug 370173

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arsenix (arsenix) wrote : Re: Ubuntu 9.04 laptop overheat and shutdown

The thinkpad-acpi module can <b>override</b> the fan speed, but when the mode is set to "auto" (the default) it is controlled by the hardware. This is documented in the thinkpad-acpi documentation. From the thinkpad-acpi documentation:
"Level "auto" means the EC changes the fan level according to some
internal algorithm, usually based on readings from the thermal sensors."

I have not checked the latest source but I assume this documentation is up to date.

I have been setting my fan to disengaged when I notice it is hot... but I don't consider this a fix.

James