MacBook Pro - Keep awake when closed?

windowphobic · windowphobic #1 (**permalink**)

02-18-2009, 03:44 AM

Hi guys,

I have a feeling this is a dumb question, but here goes anyway:

I have just connected by MBP15" original (pre-unibody) to an analog PAL TV using the Apple DVI to Video cable, PAL version. It works beautifully.

The 'BUT' is that the moment I close the laptop screen the MBP goes to sleep.

So without laughing at me too much

, please tell me how to keep it awake while closed.

Thanks!

Ken.

Eric559 · Eric559 #2 (**permalink**)

02-18-2009, 03:48 AM

Try this:
insominaX

However I have heard multiple times that heat may be a problem when you have your lid closed and the machine still running. Not sure how correct that is.

Kash · Kash #3 (**permalink**)

02-18-2009, 04:00 AM

Reports of heat building up under the screen and damaging components have been widely exaggerated.

scathe · scathe #4 (**permalink**)

02-18-2009, 04:05 AM

if you have an external keyboard and mouse, when you close the lid and press a key, it will also wake up

windowphobic · windowphobic #5 (**permalink**)

02-19-2009, 05:44 AM

Thanks guys!

Insomniax works great. I'll probably end up with a wireless Mighty Mouse and keyboard but not yet, especially as the Aussie Apple Store is out of them.

Ken.

windowphobic · windowphobic #6 (**permalink**)

02-19-2009, 05:47 AM

Hey Scathe,

I'm into rc gliders and electrics too! I have an Xperience Pro and a Caracho, plus a Multiplex Cularis which I'm replacing with something better performing.

What's that lovely e-glider in your avatar?

Ken.

Eric559 #2 (permalink)
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windowphobic #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2007 Posts: 44	02-18-2009, 03:44 AM Hi guys, I have a feeling this is a dumb question, but here goes anyway: I have just connected by MBP15" original (pre-unibody) to an analog PAL TV using the Apple DVI to Video cable, PAL version. It works beautifully. The 'BUT' is that the moment I close the laptop screen the MBP goes to sleep. So without laughing at me too much , please tell me how to keep it awake while closed. Thanks! Ken.
	QUOTE Thanks

scathe #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 12, 2009 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 1,096 Mac Specs: 2,4Ghz 15" unibody	02-18-2009, 04:05 AM if you have an external keyboard and mouse, when you close the lid and press a key, it will also wake up
	QUOTE Thanks

windowphobic #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2007 Posts: 44	02-19-2009, 05:44 AM Thanks guys! Insomniax works great. I'll probably end up with a wireless Mighty Mouse and keyboard but not yet, especially as the Aussie Apple Store is out of them. Ken.
	QUOTE Thanks

windowphobic #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 21, 2007 Posts: 44	02-19-2009, 05:47 AM Hey Scathe, I'm into rc gliders and electrics too! I have an Xperience Pro and a Caracho, plus a Multiplex Cularis which I'm replacing with something better performing. What's that lovely e-glider in your avatar? Ken.
	QUOTE Thanks

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