[ubuntu-uk] 9.10 problem.

[Gordon]

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!