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likemyorbs
Apr 23, 2009, 05:02 PM
ok my macrumors amigos/amigas, im in a bit of a pickle. i just bought this kick ass new display, 20 inches 1680x1050 for only $120.00! its a really good deal you guys should check it out... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4108000&SRCCODE=WEBLET03ORDER&cm_mmc=Email-_-WebletMain-_-WEBLET03ORDER-_-Deals

anyhooser, i followed the instructions for clamshell mode and i still cant get it to work. i have a wireless logitech mouse and keyboard, and i cant make them wakeup the computer when it's closed. i think i tricked it into working once or twice but i cant get it to work consistently. any help would be MOST GOOD


likemyorbs
Apr 23, 2009, 09:06 PM
pleeease?
Absinthminded
Apr 23, 2009, 09:17 PM
I'm guessing you made sure the power was plugged into the macbook?

I made the mistake of not plugging the magsafe in and trying to run the macbook in clamshell mode when I first got my LCD tv. It would turn on for a second and then promptly turn back off. Needless to say, it confounded me for a bit.
VSMacOne
Apr 23, 2009, 09:24 PM
pleeease?

You can install InsomniaX and that should do the job.

Or just make sure you have this option checked.
likemyorbs
Apr 23, 2009, 09:24 PM
I'm guessing you made sure the power was plugged into the macbook?

I made the mistake of not plugging the magsafe in and trying to run the macbook in clamshell mode when I first got my LCD tv. It would turn on for a second and then promptly turn back off. Needless to say, it confounded me for a bit.

yes, the power is plugged in
likemyorbs
Apr 23, 2009, 09:27 PM
You can install InsomniaX and that should do the job.

Or just make sure you have this option checked.

yeah i do, but its not a bluetooth keyboard anyway
VSMacOne
Apr 23, 2009, 09:33 PM
yeah i do, but its not a bluetooth keyboard anyway

Well then try insomniaX. Works for me hassle free.
likemyorbs
Apr 23, 2009, 09:52 PM
Well then try insomniaX. Works for me hassle free.

i tried to download it but i think their download site is down, besides i'd rather not use third party software anyway
likemyorbs
Apr 23, 2009, 10:31 PM
i finally got it!!! for some reason it takes the computer about 30 seconds to recognize the wireless keyboard and mouse and wake up
likemyorbs
Apr 23, 2009, 10:44 PM
now i have another problem, the monitor restarts itself every few minutes, anyone know why?
iLog.Genius
Apr 23, 2009, 11:22 PM
now i have another problem, the monitor restarts itself every few minutes, anyone know why?

If by restarting you mean like it's logging out and then back in, what are you sleep options set up as?
o2xygen
Apr 23, 2009, 11:56 PM
now i have another problem, the monitor restarts itself every few minutes, anyone know why?

check that the power is right, its all plugged in properly,
likemyorbs
Apr 24, 2009, 12:08 AM
thanks for the help guys! i actually just did the mini dp adapter firmware update and it fixed my problem! the reason i didnt see that update pop up before is because it only comes up when you have the adapter plugged in