MBP closed lid operation

Nikumba · 26 Dec 2009 at 23:21

Can you use a MBP with the lid closed and an external monitor as the primary display?

Kimbie

Kainz · 26 Dec 2009 at 23:25

Qdos · 26 Dec 2009 at 23:25

Yes, although by default when you close the lid it will go into sleep mode. Moving the mouse or plugging it in will wake it up.

*edit* too slow! Next time Kainz!

tdream · 26 Dec 2009 at 23:34

Or install insomniax. Though I wouldn't recommend doing it for really long periods as the heat doesn't escape as well when the lid is open. ie. converting media files, playing HD youtube videos, etc.

PardonTheWait · 27 Dec 2009 at 10:35

The vents are just as open when the lid's open as when it's closed, it makes no difference whatsoever.