disabling sleep when closing lid on powerbook?

jinx_lbc · 01-11-2007, 07:08 AM

Sounds like a strange request, but i was hoping someone may have a hack or any simple solution to my problem.

I often use my mac to play dvds on my 32" LCD. the problem i have is that i want to shut the lid and have my powerbook stay awake - NOT go into sleep mode. sounds simple except i down own a usb keyboard to wake it up from, and i dont particularly want to. i just want to be able to shut the lid without stopping all the programs.

Khama · 01-12-2007, 05:11 PM

Only way to close the lid on a laptop and not have it go to sleep is the following:

1) Must have power cord connected. Will not operate with lid closed on battery.

2) Must have External Monitor connected

3) Must have external USB mouse connected ( Some units will also require an external USB keyboard )

If you meet all of the above criteria then the PowerBook should operate with the lid closed. This is the only way I know of to get this working.

01-11-2007, 07:08 AM	#1
jinx_lbc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	disabling sleep when closing lid on powerbook? Sounds like a strange request, but i was hoping someone may have a hack or any simple solution to my problem. I often use my mac to play dvds on my 32" LCD. the problem i have is that i want to shut the lid and have my powerbook stay awake - NOT go into sleep mode. sounds simple except i down own a usb keyboard to wake it up from, and i dont particularly want to. i just want to be able to shut the lid without stopping all the programs.

01-12-2007, 05:11 PM	#2
Khama Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 6	Only way to close the lid on a laptop and not have it go to sleep is the following: 1) Must have power cord connected. Will not operate with lid closed on battery. 2) Must have External Monitor connected 3) Must have external USB mouse connected ( Some units will also require an external USB keyboard ) If you meet all of the above criteria then the PowerBook should operate with the lid closed. This is the only way I know of to get this working.