[Thinkpad] fan testing

[Bob Meizlik]

Just for reference, here's a picture of mobile meter running on my R40.
http://www.squakmt.com/2004.09.02.mobilemeter.R40.jpg

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "richard" <rpritz at rcn.com>
To: "Bob Meizlik" <bob at squakmt.com>
Cc: <thinkpad at stderr.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 9:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] fan testing


> I'm operating withing spec for the machine.  I'd just like it to run
cooler.
>
> Since writing my email, I've turned on the speedstep app, which brings
> the temperature down substantially (low 40sC).  For some reason, the fan
> is on more often after speedstep than without it.
>
> Ambient temp is approximately 20C
>
> Bob Meizlik wrote:
>
> >My R40 2897 runs at 51c, HDD 43c.
> >The thing to do is look at the temperature operating specs for your CPU
chip
> >and HDD, and see if you're running within spec.  If you are, the machine
> >will operate fine.
> >
> >What is the ambient temperature where you are using the machine ?
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "richard" <rpritz at rcn.com>
> >To: "Bob Meizlik" <bob at squakmt.com>
> >Cc: <thinkpad at stderr.org>
> >Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 3:07 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] fan testing
> >
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> >>Approx 60C, with HDD approx 48C
> >>
> >>Bob Meizlik wrote:
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> >>>Can you load mobile meter (
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>>http://dssc3031.ece.cmu.edu/~tamaru/mobilemeter/mobilemeterreadme-e.htm ),
> >>
> >>
> >>>and tell us what the temperatures actually are ?
> >>>
> >>>----- Original Message ----- 
> >>>From: "richard" <rpritz at rcn.com>
> >>>To: <thinkpad at stderr.org>
> >>>Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 7:51 AM
> >>>Subject: [Thinkpad] fan testing
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> >>>>According to the HMM for an X31, PC Doctor includes a test:
Diagnostics
> >>>>--> Other Devices --> IBM Fan.  When I run PC Doctor, there is no
entry
> >>>>for fan.  Also, the System Information function reports Thermal State
as
> >>>>2 [unknown].
> >>>>
> >>>>Could someone with an X31 please check to see if they get the same
> >>>>results?
> >>>>
> >>>>I ask because the machine has been running rather warm .  The fan
turns
> >>>>on a boot, but doesn't otherwise run unless the machine is very hot
> >>>>(although yesterday morning it ran constantly). I'm wondering if there
> >>>>is some issue with whatever controls the fan - if PC Doctor is not
> >>>>finding the fan when it should, that could be a clue.
> >>>>
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