iBook help

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  1. Hummer, Feb 3, 2006

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    Hummer

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    How do I make it so my iBook doesn't sleep when I close the lid. I'm trying to use it as a desktop computer with a usb keyboard and mouse, but I can't close the lid. also when I'm moving from room to room I don't want to have to close out my connection with the web when I'm downloading something. Anyone know how to make my iBook not sleep when closed?
     
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  2. mad jew, Feb 3, 2006

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    I think Screen Span Doctor will let you do this but I strongly recommend you don't. Unlike PowerBooks (which have this feature inbuilt), iBook dissipate a lot of their heat through the keyboard and hacks to make the computer work with the lid closed can do a lot of permanent damage, especially if you're downloading large files (constant hard drive access).
     
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  3. Mitthrawnuruodo, Feb 3, 2006

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    You could use the infamous screen spanning hack. Just note that running an iBook with the lid closed is a bad idea™ as much heat is wented through the keyboard, but for short, short movements it might be okey, but now you are warned.

    Edit: Time to go to bed...
     
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