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    Is there a way i can....

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shinakuma9, Oct 10, 2008.

  1. shinakuma9

    shinakuma9 Notebook Deity

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    Well is there a way so that my laptop will automatically turn on when i open the lid.
    Like if it is shut down for the night, and i open the lid the next morning, it should start automatically, is there a way to do that?
     
    shinakuma9, Oct 10, 2008
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  2. LiveStrong

    LiveStrong Notebook Consultant

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    Well, the closest thing I can think of is putting the laptop to sleep. In my experiences, when I put my laptop to sleep and close the lid, the computer will automatically wake up and "turn on" again when i open the lid.
     
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    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think so :(
    Crazy good idea though!
     
    sxusteven, Oct 10, 2008
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  4. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    Unfortunately not all laptops have this option. My old gateway had it, but my new one doesn't. I need to push the power button to bring it back to live :)

    I might be wrong but I think this option consist on a sensor on the lid catch, that acts like a power button. When the lid is open it brings back the laptop back to live after been asleep.
     
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    aimfox Notebook Guru

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    Its called putting your laptop in Hibernation mode or Sleep mode
     
    aimfox, Oct 10, 2008
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