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    External Monitor/Close Lid - How To Keep Awake

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by ShaggyRS6, Dec 20, 2007.

  1. ShaggyRS6

    ShaggyRS6 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    Can anyone advise me how I keep the MacBook awake when I close the lid as I have connected it to an external monitor and Keyboard.

    Is this doable?
     
    ShaggyRS6, Dec 20, 2007
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  2. hollownail

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    Well, it will go to sleep when you close the lid.
    However, if you have an external keyboard connected, it SHOULD wake up when you try to use that.
     
    hollownail, Dec 20, 2007
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  3. stealthsniper96

    stealthsniper96 What Was I Thinkin'?

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    stealthsniper96, Dec 20, 2007
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  4. Sam

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    Yeah, you can keep the Mac awake with lid closed with InsomniaX.
     
    Sam, Dec 20, 2007
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    Insomniax will not work with leopard, you have to go to the homepage and follow the instructions for the workaround.
     
    00fez, Dec 20, 2007
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    ive tried my roommates wireless keyboard and mouse set and when i woke my mbp up it just went back to sleep, do you know if its gotta be wired sets? or is there something wrong with mine- im starting to think theres some things wrong with it,
    i cant get it to stay awake when closed with external mouse/keyboard
    and sometimes i cant wake it back up after i close the lid- just stays black til i power down and restart...
     
    MightyAimetti, Dec 21, 2007
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    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    I have my MBP connected to an apple cinema display and I can wake the computer up with either the bluetooth keyboard or wireless mouse.
     
    xprohx, Dec 21, 2007
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    First, if it is a bluetooth keyboard or mouse, make sure you have it set to allow bluetooth devices to wake the computer. Another option is to use the Front Row remote. Pressing menu will wake the computer.
     
    cashmonee, Dec 21, 2007
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