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07-05-2020 09:27 AM
I want to connect my laptop to an external screen through HDMI. However, every time I close my lid, it sleeps. I have searched on start and on the web but can't find a solution to keep it awake when I close the lid.
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07-05-2020 09:55 AM
If you have not already done so,
In the Taskbar
Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power Options
In the left pane, select Choose what the power buttons do (wording may vary by product).
If you cannot access the "When I close the lid" setting,
then, Power menu—Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable
To the right of "When I close the lid" > Select "Do nothing" from the drop-down menu
Click Save Changes
References
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Categories: Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more
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07-05-2020 09:55 AM
If you have not already done so,
In the Taskbar
Right-click the Power icon , and then select Power Options
In the left pane, select Choose what the power buttons do (wording may vary by product).
If you cannot access the "When I close the lid" setting,
then, Power menu—Select Change Settings that are currently unavailable
To the right of "When I close the lid" > Select "Do nothing" from the drop-down menu
Click Save Changes
References
Device Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Device - Solve Problems
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software and BIOS, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Service and Maintenance Guide (Replacement Parts and Procedures), Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
Thank you for participating in our HP Community.
We are a world community of volunteers dedicated to supporting HP technology
Click Thumbs Up to say Thank You for the assist.
Answered? Click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it.