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what are the risk of turning off hibernation when the lid is closed?

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Laco

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there are times when it would be beneficial to run my macbook, i.e. turning off hibernation, when the lid is closed. I would like to know if can cause major overheating problems resulting in permenant damage.

thank you for your help
 
Laco said:
there are times when it would be beneficial to run my macbook, i.e. turning off hibernation, when the lid is closed. I would like to know if can cause major overheating problems resulting in permenant damage.

thank you for your help
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Uh...you could just plug in an external keyboard or mouse. They are designed to run closed, if need be.
 
As long as the vents are not being blocked, it should be fine. Plenty of people use an external monitor with their Macbook closed.
 
I run mine lid closed like 85% of the time with an external monitor, as its my only computer and no problems.
 
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