Use External Monitor With Laptop Closed

1. Using Monitor With Laptop

Turn on Windows 10 laptop without opening it if external monitor is attached? Ask Question 6. I work most of the time with my Windows 10 laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 1. Gen model) closed and an external monitor attached. To achieve this I have to start the computer.

RECOMMENDED:Many of us for better convenience and productivity. After connecting the laptop to an external monitor, users prefer to use an external keyboard and mouse.After connecting the laptop to an external screen and input device, many of us keep the laptop lid open even while using only the second screen (external monitor) as closing the laptop lid turns off the laptop.In Windows 10 and earlier versions, by default, the laptop goes into the when you close the laptop lid (screen). Because of this, most users keep the lid open even while using only the external monitor (second screen).The truth is that there is a provision in Windows 10 and earlier versions to let the laptop keep running even after closing the lid without entering the sleep or hibernation state. The feature comes in handy when you want to connect your laptop to a second screen and use external keyboard and mouse.

Run the Windows 10 laptop with the screen closedStep 1: Right-click on the battery icon on the taskbar and then click Power Options.Step 2: In the left-pane of Power Options window, click Choose what closing the lid does link. This action will open System Settings window.Step 3: In the Power and sleep buttons and lid settings section, you will see When I close the lid option. Select “ Do nothing” for both “ On battery” and “ Plugged in” options.Click Save changes button. If you close the laptop lid/screen, nothing happens. You can connect your laptop to an external monitor, connect external mouse and keyboard, and then close the lid to continue running the laptop.When you want to shut down or hibernate the laptop, use the external monitor, keyboard, and mouse setup.

Using Monitor With Laptop

1. Just got a 24' monitor to use with my laptop, but when I close the lid on the laptop, the external screen goes black. I've changed the settings to do nothing when the lid closes, but this still happens.
2. I'd like to use my Y570 laptop as a dektop computer without using its own display. However, when I close the lid of the laptop, the system goes to sleep. From the Power Options window, click the plus sign next to 'Power buttons and lid' to expand the folder as in Fig.3 6. Click the plus sign next.