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Macbook Pro in Clamshell mode

gazfocus

gazfocus

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I was just wondering, is it possible to power on a Macbook Pro in Clamshell Mode? I noticed when I went to turn off my ACD (with the MBP in clamshell mode), I was asked if I wanted to turn off the computer.

Sorry if this is a dumb/asked before question
 
You press the button and close the lid quickly. Should switch to the external being the primary during boot.
 
Yes, the 'old' and unibody MBPs all work in 'clamshell' mode just fine.
It is all spelled out in the manual.
 
Unfortunately no. "jared_kipe" is right. the best you can do is hit the power button and quickly close the lid.


I remember a time when all Macs came with a keyboard that had a power button on. I believe laptops back then could be powered on using one of these keyboards, but modern Macs don't recognize the power button for switching on. 🙁
 
mcavjame said:
It was already answered by Jared.
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At one point I was a badged engineer for Apple and once I had a walk-thru of the Santa-Clara telephone support facility.

There was a huge banner on the wall that said 'RTFM!' 🙄

But once the machine is running just sleep it : Sleep.
FWIW an older KB with a power button will restart an OFF laptop (say older iMac or PowerMac G3 keyboard). Since then I have never used a KB to start an off laptop. I just sleep it and restart when needed.
 
mullman said:
At one point I was a badged engineer for Apple and once I had a walk-thru of the Santa-Clara telephone support facility.

There was a huge banner on the wall that said 'RTFM!' 🙄

But once the machine is running just sleep it : Sleep.
FWIW an older KB with a power button will restart an OFF laptop (say older iMac or PowerMac G3 keyboard). Since then I have never used a KB to start an off laptop. I just sleep it and restart when needed.
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I guess in this case it would be RTFOP.😀

It's obvious the OP understands the sleep aspect of using the machine in clamshell mode. S/he was just inquiring about powering on from an accidental shut down while in clamshell mode.
 
Thanks everyone for your replies. I do normally just sleep the laptop so not really an issue in day to day usage.

Thanks again
 
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