> No, there's no possible software fix for this hardware problem. Actually, the load generator worked. *snip A simple load generator with low scheduling priority: echo 'for ((;1;)); do i=0; done;'|nice -n 19 sh * Of course it might be a different problem and not a singing capacitor, but I would like to point out and insist there is a solution for absolutely EVERYTHING :) Had I believed your expertise I would have had to replace my notebook to perform, which is why I NEVER believe anyone who will tell me I can't do something. I'm Carlo Capocasa, I can do anything! Heck, you're Lee Revell, you can do anything too. Calro PS: Except spell my name correctly.