Barry Titterton wrote: > On Wed, 2009-12-02 at 13:55 +0000, Gordon wrote: >> I have a problem with 9.10 on my Toshiba L40 Satellite 2GB RAM, dual >> core T2330 1.6GHz processors which i don't /think/ happened with 9.04. >> Every so often, randomly, there's a loud "click" and the machine >> instantly switches off. Happens with the kernel that ships with 9.10, >> and the updated kernel. >> The same doesn't happen with Windows 7 on the same machine - dual boot. >> Anyone had this? >> Any fix for it? >> >> > Gordon, > > I had similar problems with an old Toshiba caused by overheating. > Toshiba laptops have a reputation for over heating. I have also heard > that Windoze is better at managing power usage on laptops so this may > explain why Win7 does not have the same problem. Have you tried cleaning > out the CPU heat exchanger? I'm sure our more knowledgeable members will > be able to tell me if I've got my information wrong. > > Barry > >
Interestingly, I've reverted to 9.04 and it's not doing it! -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
