A couple questions. (USB ports, heat)

[Jazojas12]

I have a Mid09 13in MBP.

I noticed that when I put it in sleep, the USB ports still get power. Is there a way to make it so they turn off when it sleeps? I have a cooling plate attached so I have to unplug it every time I sleep it, gets pretty annoying when I forget and I unplug the USB plug and the MBP turns back on. My mouse/keyboard are BT so it wakes it that way, not by USB.

And is it bad for me to have the laptop running with the lid closed? I don't know if the heat would affect the screen or not. I'm currently not doing this because I'm not sure about the effects of the heat on the screen, but I do use a cooling plate, average temps are 120-130*F.

Thanks for any positive responses.

 

[airplaneman]

I am not aware of any way to turn off the USB ports when sleeping your Mac.

You can run your laptop in clamshell mode; it should be fine, especially with the cooling pad.

 

[Jazojas12]

I am not aware of any way to turn off the USB ports when sleeping your Mac.

You can run your laptop in clamshell mode; it should be fine, especially with the cooling pad.

For example, I'm using the miniDP cable with my TV, BT mouse/keyboard. Would that be clamshell mode? Does it do this automatically when everything is plugged in or do I have to change it somewhere?

 

[Harryc]

I think having powered USB ports on all the time is by design. It allows you to charge external devices (like iPods) while the laptop is not in use.

 

[Shaduu]

For example, I'm using the miniDP cable with my TV, BT mouse/keyboard. Would that be clamshell mode? Does it do this automatically when everything is plugged in or do I have to change it somewhere?

If the screen lid is closed while you're doing this, the machine is in clamshell mode.

 

[maflynn]

My late 08 unibody MBP has powered USB ports when its sleeping. I thought it was weird.

I have an aeolus laptop cooler (usb powered) and its fans keep spinning when I put the MBP to sleep. Likewise I notice my bus-powered external drive is still lit up when my MBP is sleeping.