[ltp] fingerprint reader heating up (t61)

Chris Schumann linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:47:03 -0500 (CDT)


On Mon, 24 Mar 2008, Micha wrote:

> I've noticed lately that ocationally the fingerprint reader start to really
> heat up. Is there a way to disable it, or make sure that it doesn't work when
> not asked for?

When I use ThinkFinger on my T60, the reader sometimes gets warm. Only the 
reader itself gets warm to the touch. I have removed ThinkFinger which 
keeps it cool, but I may try it again.

Chris