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    Monitor will NOT shut off when lid closed...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by errorrrr, Apr 20, 2008.

  1. errorrrr

    errorrrr Notebook Enthusiast

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    is this normal ... i remember all my previous laptop will automatically turn off the monitor when the lid is closed... if this is not normal... what should i do? >_< I reinstalled my computer... and so is there a specific driver for the monitor?
     
    errorrrr, Apr 20, 2008
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  2. ClockedRodent

    ClockedRodent Notebook Consultant

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    What kind of laptop is it?

    Is it new or used?

    What Operating system does it use?

    Need some more information before we can help
     
    ClockedRodent, Apr 20, 2008
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  3. errorrrr

    errorrrr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually... It fixed itself by going back to the OEM Drivers instead of the modded Forcewares :x
     
    errorrrr, Apr 20, 2008
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  4. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    There should be an option to change this in the control panel. If you're using vista then go into the power management menu, and on the left side of the window it should say "choose what closing the lid does". This should be easier than switching drivers :)
     
    WILLY S, Apr 20, 2008
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