Here is a perl based script (PD controller) to control the fan speed. You must have sensors installed. Use / modify at your own risk
** Attachment added: "fan_t420s.pl" https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/751689/+attachment/3060478/+files/fan_t420s.pl -- 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: ThinkPads overheat due to slow fans when on 'auto' To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/751689/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs