Member Avatar for wdub82

I just hooked up a netbook to a monitor, and then tried to close the netbook and it turned off. How would I be able to shut the netbook without it turning off?

  • 2 Contributors
  • 2 Replies
  • 49 Views
  • 1 Day Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by wdub82

Dani AI

Generated

Good news: on the ASUS Eee PC 900 this behavior is controlled by power settings, not hardware. In other words, it is very likely just going to sleep or hibernating when you close the lid. As hinted, it is configurable.

  • Windows XP (common on the 900): Control Panel -> Power Options -> Advanced tab -> set "When I close the lid of my portable computer" to "Do nothing." If you use ASUS Power4Gear/Eee PC ACPI utilities, make sure their profile is not overriding this (set the lid action to Do nothing in the utility as well).
  • Windows 7 (if you upgraded): Control Panel -> Power Options -> Choose what closing the lid does -> set "When I close the lid" to "Do nothing" (at least for Plugged in).
  • Linux (Xandros/Ubuntu/etc.): Open your desktop’s Power Management settings and change the "When lid is closed" action to "Do nothing" for AC power. If you use an ASUS tray utility, check it too.

A couple of tips for a clean external monitor setup:

  • After you connect VGA, set the external display as Primary so windows and the taskbar do not jump back to the netbook screen: in Display settings choose the external monitor and mark it as the main display.
  • Use the display-toggle hotkey (Fn + monitor icon) or the OS display settings to switch to external-only output if you want the internal panel off.

Final note: with the lid closed, keep the Eee on a hard surface so the vents are not blocked. I usually set "Do nothing" only when Plugged in and let it sleep on battery so it does not overheat in a bag.

Recommended Answers

All 2 Replies

Member Avatar for CimmerianX

Depending on the model of the notebook, there may be some configurable options in the notebook to control the action taken when the lid is closed. What model is it?

Member Avatar for wdub82

ASUS Eee PC 900 Series

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.