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Bug#360336: linux-2.6: Allows processor to overheat on Toshiba Satellite A40



Package: linux-2.6
Version: 2.6.16-4
Severity: important
Tags: upstream

Up to the latest 2.6.15 kernel I've always had good temperature control 
for my laptop with the fan starting up and slowing down as needed.

Now the fan will not start up anymore until the processor is already 
overheated. The fan will then turn on at full speed (higher than I've 
ever heard it go before), but will also turn off again before the 
processor has cooled down properly instead of dropping back to a lower 
speed.

I've also submitted a bug upstream for this at:
http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=6315

I've set severity to important as this may only affect a limited number of 
systems. OTOH this bug does risk physical damage to those systems which 
would make it RC. Please upgrade severity if you feel that is warranted.

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