Re: [SLUG] Forced Reboots

From: Pete Theisen (petetheisen@verizon.net)
Date: Sat Jan 30 2010 - 06:18:24 EST


Ron Youvan wrote:
> Pete Theisen wrote:
>
>> It is getting to the point where Ubuntu 9.04 reboots without my asking
>> it to every day. I can be sitting right at the console, there is no sign
>> of a power fluctuation - and I have an UPS anyway, there is a reboot
>> without any sign that it is coming.
>
>> What gives? Is Canonical turning into another all-powerful OS company
>> similar to that other one?
>
> Possibly a slow fan or one stopped by a loose cable. (or impacted
> bearings)

Hi Ron,

I just went through the fans, cleaned them, put a drop of light oil in
the bearings and replaced the seal. They weren't stuck, but they were
dusty. The environment is cool and dry.

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Regards,

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