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    dv5t on XP - How to close the lid/cover without entering standby mode?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by vince100, May 18, 2009.

  1. vince100

    vince100 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I have dv5t downgraded to XP. I am trying to use the laptop as a desktop replacement. Is there a way to have the lid/cover closed but the system still up and running?

    Thanks.
     
    vince100, May 18, 2009
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    amj1627 Notebook Consultant

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    Right click on the desktop> select Properties> click on the screen saver tab> click on Power... > select the advanced tab> Under "When I close the lid of my portable computer:"
     
    amj1627, May 18, 2009
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  3. vince100

    vince100 Newbie

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    Thank you very much.

    It works very well!
     
    vince100, May 18, 2009
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