This is what I am using, but I am not taking any responsibility of damage caused on your laptop. :) Also you can play with the temps to get the fan speeds to you satisfaction...
# /etc/i8kmon.conf # Run as daemon, override with --daemon option set config(daemon) 0 # Automatic fan control, override with --auto option set config(auto) 1 # Report status on stdout, override with --verbose option set config(verbose) 1 # Status check timeout (seconds), override with --timeout option set config(timeout) 20 # For computer with 2 fans, use a variant of this instead: # Temperature thresholds: {fan_speeds low_ac high_ac low_batt high_batt} set config(0) {{0 0} -1 55 -1 55} set config(1) {{1 1} 36 65 36 65} set config(2) {{1 1} 50 75 50 75} set config(3) {{2 2} 70 128 70 128} # end of file -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1602888 Title: Dell Inspiron 7559 fans do not shut off once started, even when cool To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1602888/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs