kojack Posted January 4, 2025 Posted January 4, 2025 We bought our son a new MSI 15 inch gaming laptop. I cannot find the setting to change to keep the system on while the lid is closed to use an external monitor. any help would be appreicated Workstation - Dell XPS 8940 - desktop creative powerhouse Mobile Workstation - Dell inspiron 5406 2 in 1 - mobile creative beast Wifey's Notebook - Dell inspiron 3169 - Little gem for our businesses
wilpang Posted January 4, 2025 Posted January 4, 2025 If you type in 'Close lid' when you press the Windows button, should list in Control Panel and options to do nothing when lid is closed.
kojack Posted January 5, 2025 Author Posted January 5, 2025 Damn, I am dumb. Never thought of that. Thanks! Workstation - Dell XPS 8940 - desktop creative powerhouse Mobile Workstation - Dell inspiron 5406 2 in 1 - mobile creative beast Wifey's Notebook - Dell inspiron 3169 - Little gem for our businesses
wilpang Posted January 5, 2025 Posted January 5, 2025 Hey it's alright, I still have to Google some settings as I can't remember everything. 1
kojack Posted January 19, 2025 Author Posted January 19, 2025 Worked like a charm. Thanks again. Workstation - Dell XPS 8940 - desktop creative powerhouse Mobile Workstation - Dell inspiron 5406 2 in 1 - mobile creative beast Wifey's Notebook - Dell inspiron 3169 - Little gem for our businesses
1610ftw Posted February 11, 2025 Posted February 11, 2025 Maybe stating the obvious but I recommend to keep the screen just a bit open as temps will be better. I usually shoot for two ca. 1 to 1.5" foam pieces at the front to create a gap where the warm air from the keyboard deck can get out. I am doing that with all my laptops when their screen isn't used and it certainly makes a difference.
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