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    Second monitor with lid closed

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by skitpt, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. skitpt

    skitpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello guys,

    I have this doubt, everytime i use a second monitor as primary on the laptop i cant close the lid and watch the movie quietly ? Isnt this possible ? I really would like to know ...

    Thanks
     
    skitpt, Jan 6, 2008
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  2. Arki

    Arki Super Moderator

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    It should work perfectly fine. I'm doing it right now.
     
    Arki, Jan 6, 2008
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    jujube Notebook Deity

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    Yes, you should be able to change the setting under your power options - there should be an option when you close the lid of your laptop what do you want to do, just select do nothing and you should be all set.
     
    jujube, Jan 6, 2008
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    skitpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    true thing, maybe it was the nvidia update. thanks guys
     
    skitpt, Jan 6, 2008
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