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    internet disconnects when lid closes....

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Crazeman, Sep 17, 2006.

  1. Crazeman

    Crazeman Notebook Consultant

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    whenever i close the lid of my e1705, the (i'm not on wireless) internet connection automatically disconnects me. is there any option to disable that? my friend has a e1505 and doesn't have this problem. i just like to have the lid closed when i download big files overnight
     
    Crazeman, Sep 17, 2006
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  2. Airman

    Airman Band of Gypsys NBR Reviewer

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    One thing you could try is this:

    Go to Control Panel> Power Options
    Then to the Advanced Tab>
    On the Bottom of the page it should say something like (When I close to lid of my computer)
    Select Do Nothing
    Then hit apply and your problems should be gone! ;)
    Hope that works for yah.
     
    Airman, Sep 17, 2006
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    yea, you are probably going into standby mode when you close the lid. that will kill the internet connection alright. Airman's right, that should fix it.
     
    Greg, Sep 17, 2006
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