[Bug 537396] Re: events/0 spikes CPU every 3 seconds since upgrade to 2.6.31-20

[jkjaer]

JohnAspinall: Ever since I installed Ubuntu Lucid a couple of weeks ago,
I have suffered form the same problem as you, i.e., repeated CPU-spikes
and ethernet port lights on (on a lenovo T61).

Today I tried to experiment a little by loading a live CD with Ubuntu
Jaunty, but I experienced the same problem. Then I tried to load Windows
Vista which was also not able to use the ethernet port. This led me to
the conclusion that my ethernet port probably was broken.

As a last experiment, I powered off the laptop, unplugged it and removed
its battery for approximately a minute. Then I connected the battery,
the power and turned it on. And guess what: It apparently solved the
problem! I now have a functioning ethernet port and the CPU-spikes are
gone.

I hope this low tech solution also works for you.

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events/0 spikes CPU every 3 seconds since upgrade to 2.6.31-20
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