Turning off HP AIO computer monitor

[PaulDTaylor]

My HP All In One computer monitor is not working. Problem with the video card, I think. I purchased a second monitor and connected it via htmi cable to the first. The second monitor works great. Is there a way to darken or turn off the display on the AIO monitor so that the only display is on the second connected monitor?

[itsmyname · Accepted solution]

@PaulDTaylor -- try this:

1. hold down the "Windows" key on your keyboard
2. tap the "P" key
3. release the Windows key

You should see a menu:

• extend
• duplicate
• internal monitor only
• external monitor only

OK?

[PaulDTaylor]

Thanks, that worked.

[itsmyname]

@PaulDTaylor -- Great. You are very welcome.

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P.S. try this:

1. within the "power" settings for your laptop, for the action "what happens when I close the lid", choose the "nothing" response.
2. connect a USB keyboard and a USB mouse to your laptop.
3. close the lid.
4. Now, you can use the external keyboard & external mouse & external monitor -- just as if your system was a typical "desktop" with such external devices. The laptop can be moved "out of the way", to optimally position the monitor.

I hope this helps.