Macbook Pro won't sleep when lid is closed

Nicky2Feet · Nicky2Feet #1 (**permalink**)

02-01-2010, 01:15 PM

I have a relatively new Macbook Pro.
When I close the lid, it won't sleep... It just stays on, and if I put it in my case it gets too hot.

Any way to fix this?

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

02-01-2010, 02:59 PM

Try doing a PRAM reset. Shut the machine down. Turn it back on and immediately press and hold Command + Option + P + R. Continue holding until the system chimes 3 times. Then release. See if that does the trick.

scathe · scathe #3 (**permalink**)

02-01-2010, 03:13 PM

do you use any apps that prevent the computer from going to sleep? InsomniaX for example

Nicky2Feet · Nicky2Feet #4 (**permalink**)

02-03-2010, 05:00 PM

No InsomniaX or other similar programs... Just the regular stuff. I'll try the reset suggestion and update with the results.

Nicky2Feet · Nicky2Feet #5 (**permalink**)

02-04-2010, 09:55 AM

The reset seems to have worked, but time will tell. Last night I manually put the computer to sleep (with a fully charged battery.) This morning the battery was dead...

Thanks for the help!

cwa107 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	02-01-2010, 02:59 PM Try doing a PRAM reset. Shut the machine down. Turn it back on and immediately press and hold Command + Option + P + R. Continue holding until the system chimes 3 times. Then release. See if that does the trick. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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Nicky2Feet #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 12	02-01-2010, 01:15 PM I have a relatively new Macbook Pro. When I close the lid, it won't sleep... It just stays on, and if I put it in my case it gets too hot. Any way to fix this?
	QUOTE Thanks

Nicky2Feet #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 12	02-03-2010, 05:00 PM No InsomniaX or other similar programs... Just the regular stuff. I'll try the reset suggestion and update with the results.
	QUOTE Thanks

Nicky2Feet #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 12	02-04-2010, 09:55 AM The reset seems to have worked, but time will tell. Last night I manually put the computer to sleep (with a fully charged battery.) This morning the battery was dead... Thanks for the help!
	QUOTE Thanks

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