Separate monitor with closed notebook

[titaniumdecoy]

Hi all,

I have a MacBook Pro and I just bought a separate monitor. Is it possible to set it up such that I can close the notebook and still use the monitor? At present it just goes to sleep when it is closed.

Thanks.

 

[08mxkfx]

Try plugging in your monitor after you close the lid of your MBP. Works on my dads MB.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

What you're trying to do is called clamshell mode. Just plug in a mouse/keyboard, wireless ones work too. Then close the lid and click the mouse or type on the keyboard. make sure the monitor is connected ant you're set.