Re: setting sensor limits fails

[Klistvud <quotations@aliceadsl.fr>]

Dne, 01. 02. 2010 18:56:03 je António PT napisal(a):
> I don't think this should be a threat to your laptop, the sensors  
> only read
> temperature (and other data) they don't interfere with the working of  
> the
> CPU, hard drive or other components. I think you have no reasons to  
> worry.

Well, IIUC, the sensors also trigger the overheating circuits in your  
laptop, so there is more than just a theoretical possibility to fry  
your laptop if your sensors are disabled. Just try leaving your laptop  
running on a thick carpet, and accidentally throw a warm jacket/coat  
over it ...

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