Clamshell mode without power/external display

[Dhelsdon]

Is it possible to use clamshell mode without power or an external display?

I know I've seen some tweaks mentioned around here that had something to do with clamshell mode, but I can't remember!!


Thanks!

 

[GGJstudios]

Is it possible to use clamshell mode without power or an external display?

I know I've seen some tweaks mentioned around here that had something to do with clamshell mode, but I can't remember!!

If you're not operating with an external display, it's not really clamshell mode; it's simply operating with the lid closed. To keep your MBP awake with the lid closed, use InsomniaX or InsomniaT (rebuild for SL) (fix for 2011 MPBs)

 

[JasonR]

Why would you want to? Just curious....

Unless you've got processes running and you want to carry it around...LOL

 

[Dhelsdon]

Why would you want to? Just curious....

Unless you've got processes running and you want to carry it around...LOL

Thats exactly it, just to cover me when doing video conversions. I start them at work and they don't always finish before I leave.

 

[GGJstudios]

Thats exactly it, just to cover me when doing video conversions. I start them at work and they don't always finish before I leave.

I'd be extremely careful about moving a MBP that's not in sleep mode, especially if you have a HDD rather than a SSD. Also, transporting a running MBP in a case isn't wise, as vents can be blocked. It's better to sleep and resume when you get where you're going.