Is it okay to run with lid closed all the time?

[matthewscott661]

You have to use a hack to do it. This is an idiotic question, simply because of that fact.

I'm not sure why you consider plugging in a usb mouse and clicking the button a hack. Running in clamshell mode is not difficult at all.

As for the screen, the unibodies should better off because of the glass on the glossy display, though I'm not sure.

 

[-tWv-]

Just make sure that it is well ventilated and I would suggest installing smcfancontrol and upping the minimum fan speed while running in clamshell mode, just to be safe. If it gets too hot the screen could be damaged as a result of it being exposed to too much heat. You can use caffeine or InsomniaX to prevent your laptop from sleeping when you close the lid.