So the immediate solution is what? I chucked this into my /etc/rc.local file before exit 0:
rmmod thinkpad_acpi modprobe thinkpad_acpi fan_control=1 echo "level 7" > /proc/acpi/ibm/fan # echo "level disengaged" > /proc/acpi/ibm/fan # this is being problematic # echo "level auto" > /proc/acpi/ibm/fan I ekpt the other settings just in case. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/751689 Title: Thinkpad x201* overheats due to slow fans when on 'auto' -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
