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Hardware - Support => Other => Topic started by: reyn100 on July 22, 2014, 08:08:31 PM

Title: battery and heat issues.
Post by: reyn100 on July 22, 2014, 08:08:31 PM

Since installing LL 2.0 I have noticed a quicker drain on the battery and the machine appears to run hotter. Any IDEAs guys why this might be happening.


Computer
Processor   2x AMD C-60 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
Memory   1783MB (499MB used)
Operating System   Linux Lite 2.0

Resolution   1366x768 pixels
OpenGL Renderer   Gallium 0.4 on AMD PALM

Kernel   Linux 3.13.0-24-generic (i686)
Compiled   #47-Ubuntu SMP Fri May 2 23:31:42 UTC 2014
C Library   Unknown
Default C Compiler   GNU C Compiler version 4.8.2 (Ubuntu 4.8.2-19ubuntu1)
Distribution   Linux Lite 2.0

Title: Re: battery and heat issues.
Post by: Dookus on July 22, 2014, 11:57:02 PM

Open Synaptics and use "Battery" as the search string.

There are several programs to save battery power.

"Laptop Mode Tools" is highly recommended.

There is a wealth if information on Ubuntu Forums on this.

Please post your outcome.

Good luck.

J

Title: Re: battery and heat issues.
Post by: Dookus on July 22, 2014, 11:57:53 PM

"Laptop Mode Tools" can be used to set your power scheme on a desktop also.

Title: Re: battery and heat issues.
Post by: Dookus on July 22, 2014, 11:59:49 PM

This is the source :)

http://www.noobslab.com/2013/10/enable-laptop-mode-and-other-tweaks-to.html

Title: Re: battery and heat issues.
Post by: reyn100 on August 03, 2014, 12:49:57 PM

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed!

Title: Re: battery and heat issues.
Post by: shengchieh on August 03, 2014, 10:36:52 PM

A few more links from my website.

http://batteryuniversity.com/ (Battery University)
http://www.ghacks.net/2009/09/01/gain-more-battery-life-from-your-linux-based-laptop-with-powertop/ (Gain more battery life from your Linux-based laptop with powertop; 9/09)
http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/make-your-linux-netbook-battery-last-longer-661874 (Make your Linux netbook battery last longer; 1/8/10)
http://productivegeek.com/articles/how-to-maximize-the-battery-life-on-your-linux-laptop/ (How to Maximize the Battery Life on Your Linux Laptop; 10/18/10)
http://www.lesswatts.org/tips/ (Less Watts)

Sheng-Chieh