[ubuntu-uk] 9.10 problem.

[Barry Titterton]

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