Re: [Gumstix-users] Overo Fire and heat

[David B. <da...@bo...>]

On Thursday 21 May 2009 21:43, David Boddie wrote:

> On May 06, 2009, Steve Reed wrote:
> 
>> My real worry now is, did I damage the Fire module running it that hot
>> all
>> weekend?  It's still running hot, 78-80 but it seems functional.  I'm
>> just getting started with development on gumstix and omap so I'm not sure
>> how to
>> see if there's any damage.  Obviously if there is any I need to get it
>> returned under waranty soon.
> 
> I've seen reported temperatures of over 90C with the LCD attached - the
> CPU and wi-fi packages are too hot to touch. I'd also like to know if this
> is normal, and if there's any way to reduce the operating temperature.

Is anyone else using an Overo Fire with a Palo43 board? Is this mailing list
the correct place to get help and advice on this issue?

David