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    Sleep mode and USB devices

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Omela, Mar 14, 2009.

  1. Omela

    Omela Notebook Consultant

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    Hi

    I can't put my MBP in to Sleep mode when DVD,or usb CDMA modem connected. It just turns on after few minutes. Is there any way to get normal Sleep mode without disconnecting USB devices?
     
    Omela, Mar 14, 2009
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    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    That is pretty strange. You might want to try putting the Mac to sleep via the Apple menu first, before closing the lid. Make sure everything under Wake is unchecked in:
    System Prefs>Energy Saver>Options

    Does this also happen when you only have a DVD in the Macbook and nothing else connected?
     
    Budding, Mar 15, 2009
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  3. Omela

    Omela Notebook Consultant

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    I have only Wake on Lan so not many options - yes only if external USB DVD connected
     
    Omela, Mar 15, 2009
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    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    Mine wake up randomly sometimes. Usually a couple minutes after it goes to sleep the first time. It goes back to sleep tho. Have you tried waiting after it wakes up again?
     
    Seshan, Mar 15, 2009
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  5. Omela

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    no it just stays in Energy Saving with screen off
     
    Omela, Mar 15, 2009
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