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    Can I keep my M1530 running with the lid closed?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Wolv, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. Wolv

    Wolv Notebook Enthusiast

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    I want to be able to run my laptop overnight with the lid closed so i can download large files. Is there a way to set this up so it doesnt shut itself off into sleep mode?

    thanks for the help.
     
    Wolv, Jan 31, 2008
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  2. chesieofdarock

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    start>control panel>mobile pc>under power options: change what closing the lid does
     
    chesieofdarock, Jan 31, 2008
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  3. dvmxps1530

    dvmxps1530 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes . right click on desktop
    personalized
    screen saver setting
    change power setting
    on the left chose "chose what closing the led does".
    also you need to make sure that the power setting is not set to put the computer to sleep regardless of the led position.
    let me know if you need help with this part. I think you can figure it out.. just check all the option in the window and make them fit your plan.
    edit :eek:ops.. sorry "chesieofdarock"
    I think we were writing at the same time..
     
    dvmxps1530, Jan 31, 2008
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  4. de.1337

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    need say anymore?
     
    de.1337, Jan 31, 2008
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  5. Wolv

    Wolv Notebook Enthusiast

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    perfect, thanks for the reply.
     
    Wolv, Jan 31, 2008
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    sweet. post back when your box overheats.
     
    NotebookYoozer, Jan 31, 2008
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  7. nizzy1115

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    It will be fine. Ever use a docking station?
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 31, 2008
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    IF it would overheat while the lid was closed why wouldn't it be any different if the lid is open?

    If you use a cooling pad, that would help. Since 9 hours, give or take, would make the laptop hot.
     
    Crimsonman, Jan 31, 2008
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  9. kanehi

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    I don't recommend closing the lid if the laptop is going to operate overnoc due to the heat might affect the LCD. Why not just turn off the LCD and keep the lid up?
     
    kanehi, Feb 1, 2008
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    I will be running my X1330 attached to a 1650 x 1050 display. Can I turn off the LED, close the lid and run on the external display?
     
    HOUSEkid, Feb 1, 2008
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  11. arjunned

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    is there a way to turn off ur lcd wenever you want?? i mean other than going to power options? damn.. i didnt know closing the lid while the laptops working could damage ur lcd? :(
     
    arjunned, Feb 1, 2008
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  12. fullycharged

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    hey man how do i turn off my lcd manually without shutting the lid and without waiting for the notebook to idle for a while?
     
    fullycharged, Feb 2, 2008
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  13. BenLeonheart

    BenLeonheart walk in see this wat do?

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    z0mg my pee-Z imploded! >:[
    Lol just kidding.
     
    BenLeonheart, Feb 2, 2008
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    interior_decor, Feb 3, 2008
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