Clamshell mode wont work with wireless keyboard...

[likemyorbs]

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/applicat...mc=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]

pleeease?

 

[Absinthminded]

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]

pleeease?

You can install InsomniaX and that should do the job.

Or just make sure you have this option checked.

 

[likemyorbs]

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]

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]

yeah i do, but its not a bluetooth keyboard anyway

Well then try insomniaX. Works for me hassle free.

 

[likemyorbs]

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]

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]

now i have another problem, the monitor restarts itself every few minutes, anyone know why?

 

[iLog.Genius]

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]

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]

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