Using macbook with lid closed on external DKM

[asmith3006]

Can I use my macbook with the lid closed on an external display with keyboard and mouse?

Also, when I use my own keyboard (logitech) the Apple and Alt keys are swapped, is there any way of changing this on only my external keyboard?

Finally, with an external keyboard, how do I eject CD's without having to take them to the bin?

Cheers

 

[panoz7]

Can I use my macbook with the lid closed on an external display with keyboard and mouse?

Yes. You can wake the macbook up with the screen closed using the external keyboard.

Finally, with an external keyboard, how do I eject CD's without having to take them to the bin?

Often times one of the F keys will eject it. I'm not sure since I use an apple keyboard. Otherwise command-e will eject a highlighted disk.

 

[asmith3006]

Humm.... it loads up, it asks me for a password, it accepts it and then it goes back to sleep. Any suggestions? :?

Also, when using my MS Optical mouse, I can't use the scroll wheel to show my dashboard which I was able to do when I tested the mouse on a friend's iMac. Any suggestions?

 

[Counterfit]

You can eject a CD using F12. And to not use the internal display, close the lid, plug in a USB keyboard/mouse, then open the lid a bit to allow for some ventilation.

 

[asmith3006]

It's not working for me at all I can't even get it to wake up using the keyboard any more. Any suggestions?

Do I need the screens set to mirror mode before I try this?

 

[asmith3006]

does anyone have any suggestions I could try please?

 

[natallica]

Do you have the power adapter plugged in or are you trying to use it off battery?

-- N

 

[asmith3006]

I've tried both

 

[heathsnow]

Check you external Monitor resolution

If the resolution on your external monitor is too high then that would stop it from displaying OS X. Try lowering the resolution on your external monitor and see if you get your picture back.