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LAPTOP-Q6A896QI model 3FR23AV
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

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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@sandyga2 

 

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

 

 User Guide

 

Device Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Device - Solve Problems

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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

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP Notebook - 15t-da000 CTO

 

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Dragon-Fur

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@sandyga2 

 

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

 

 User Guide

 

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

HP Notebook - 15t-da000 CTO

 

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.

 

 

Dragon-Fur

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