Closing MB Lid With External Monitor

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hexonxonx

macrumors 601

Original poster

Jul 4, 2007

4,610

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Denver Colorado

• Apr 26, 2008

• #1

I have a 23" ACD attached to my MB. I thought that the computer was supposed to stay awake when clocising the lid. My MB will go to sleep when I am watching a video if I close the lid. What am I missing here?

Thanks

 

QuarterSwede

macrumors G3

Oct 1, 2005

9,996

2,346

Colorado Springs, CO

• Apr 26, 2008

• #2

You either need a USB keyboard and mouse plugged in or a Bluetooth one.

 

iknowyourider

macrumors 6502a

Mar 26, 2008

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onanorthboundtrain

• Apr 26, 2008

• #3

I forgot how I used to do it but one way is to plug in any usb gadget. That will wake it even with the lid closed.

 

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hexonxonx

macrumors 601

Original poster

Jul 4, 2007

4,610

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Denver Colorado

• Apr 26, 2008

• #4

Thanks, I just tried it with a mouse and it works. You have to attach the mouse first, close the lid and sleep the computer. Then wake it with the mouse. Very weird way to have to do this.