On Fri, Oct 29, 2004 at 08:18:15PM -0700 or thereabouts, Nils wrote: > > Internal temperature can vary quite a bit from computer to computer, > > even if they are the same model. The amount of RAM, size of the hard > > drive, PC cards, modem use, what apps are being used, and especially > > the ambient temperature all effect the temperature of the PB. But, to > > help you somewhat, my internal fan (WS II) doesn't come on until > > 172-176 degrees F. > > Great point to know regarding when the fan turns on in your system. > > So, it appears that I should attempt running OS 9 on the system for > a while and see what happens with the temperature and fan during > use in the same situations as in OS X. If the reason the fan is not > coming on because the kernel lacks support for it, then OS 9 should > solve the problem.
Last night I decided to start running OS 9.1 again on the laptop. After an hour of use, Gauge PRO was reporting 78 Celcius, 172 Farenheit. 172 was the low point where Bob mentioned his fan does come on. I moved the laptop atop a pillow, for it's ability to hold the heat in an attempt to heat the laptop. 2 hours later, and the machine was working properly and still at 78 Celcius. I'm going to try and find some more CPU intensive applications to see if I can get the temperature go up higher. All of this is so I can determine if the fan is actually working as it's supposed to. (not just turning on, as i've proven works in a previous post). -nils -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
