My x201s with i7-CPU shows exactly the same behaviour. If a program hangs and creates a lot of CPU workload the temperature rises and if it reaches 100 degrees Celsius a thermal shutdown occurs. Not very nice.
Btw: I use Kubuntu Natty. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/751689 Title: Thinkpad x201* overheats due to slow fans when on 'auto' -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs