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    laptop overheats before install completes

    My laptop has an ATI Radeon video card. In the past, it has been quick to overheat until I install the Catalyst driver, which includes power management. But my last Kubuntu installation got trashed and now I'm trying to install anew. I can't complete the install, because my laptop overheats and goes into thermal shutdown before the install completes. I have tried letting the laptop cool down completely before starting the install, but this doesn't buy me enough time. Are there any bright ideas on how I can complete an install before my laptop shuts down? Or (less likely) is there some way to have Catalyst running from he live CD?

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    Use the basic 'VGA Graphics' as the video option before doing the installation from the LiveCD.
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      Hi....

      Along with what Snowhog has said, I'm wondering if your system needs the heatsinks cleaned out.

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        Originally posted by ardvark71 View Post
        Hi....

        Along with what Snowhog has said, I'm wondering if your system needs the heatsinks cleaned out.

        Regards...
        I cleaned out my fan vent and that bought me enough time. Thanks!

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          Originally posted by jcphil View Post
          I cleaned out my fan vent and that bought me enough time. Thanks!
          Hi...

          You're welcome! Glad you got it working...

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