You could fry an egg on this laptop

Anybody else having over-heating problems with a ThinkPad X60? Mine has always run hot, due to the fast core duo processor in its little 12" fame. But lately it's been running really hot and then putting itself to sleep with heat exhaustion.

I only get this problem on AC power. The fan does work, but it still overheats unless I throttle back the processing power. It even overheated on the plane with seat power. In New York, this was a big problem because I had to get some work done. Fortunately, my room at the W Hotel had the HVAC built into the window ledge, so I was able to maintain full power by using the air conditioner's register as my workspace. Then all I had to do was zip on my parka and keep typing.

This is my fourth ThinkPad in a row. In general, they have been incredibly hardy workhorses. But I have to admit this one has had some bugs and the warrantee is just about to expire.

Comments

[Steve Richards]

Hi Steve, I have a X60 Tablet and I always run it in high performance mode and have no problems. In fact It's not hot enough for me, when I had a TC1100 I used to rely on it to keep my hands warm!

[Kusumba S]

I have the same problem. Laptop (under palm rest on the right side) over heats to an extent that my right hand stops working! I have shown it to IBM support and they have replaced the keyboard beezle.

After replacement; its more heating now I guess...

I am planing to sue IBM for this damage after obtaining the doctor report tomorrow about my hand.

When I have put a digital thermometer, it just shown 101 degrees celcius.... I have sent the photos to IBM support toooo...

Kusumba S