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    External Screen = No internet? M11xR2

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Mr Anderson, May 13, 2011.

  1. Mr Anderson

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    Hey peoples,

    I'm using an external screen through HDMI, when i close the lid i loose my internet connection despite it still saying i'm connected with internet access. When i open the lid internet works again!

    I connect to the internet through WIFI.

    Is this normal? Any suggestions? Its just annoying me!
     
    Mr Anderson, May 13, 2011
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  2. DrGoodvibes

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    Does the internet connection still go if you fold the keyboard up instead of folding the screen down? (aka the screen is still in the same standing up, but the lid is closed)
     
    namaiki, May 13, 2011
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    Cheers for the Link Dr but no luck there. Guess i'm not the only one then!

    Namaiki yes the internet still stops working when i do that!
     
    Mr Anderson, May 13, 2011
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