10-07-2010, 09:58 AM

I have an older macbook pro a1211, is it possible to run this in clamshell mode w/ out a mouse or keyboard attached via usb but using synergy over a network?

it appears to sleep everytime I close the lid and I can't seem to get it to wake up

10-07-2010, 10:10 AM

Since you have a Macbook Pro...you should have no trouble running in "Clamshell Mode"...here are the instructions:

Apple Portables: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display

HTH,

- Nick

10-07-2010, 10:20 AM

ok - that doesn't answer my question at all.

i specifically state that i will not have a keyboard or mouse plugged into the laptop itself but using a keyboard/mouse from another computer and using synergy over a network.

this currently works fine when the laptop is not in clamshell mode - but the machine goes to sleep when i close the lid and i can't seem to get it to wake up.

10-07-2010, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by veilig

ok - that doesn't answer my question at all.

i specifically state that i will not have a keyboard or mouse plugged into the laptop itself but using a keyboard/mouse from another computer and using synergy over a network.

I apologize for for missing the part about not having a mouse & keyboard attached...there's no reason to get upset!

Originally Posted by veilig

this currently works fine when the laptop is not in clamshell mode - but the machine goes to sleep when i close the lid and i can't seem to get it to wake up.

If you don't have a mouse & keyboard (wired or wireless) connected to this laptop with the display closed...I don't think that counts as "Clamshell" mode!

- Nick

10-07-2010, 11:26 AM

Perhaps you're right and it would not be considered clamshell.

either way - do you know if its possible to run like that?

I have the mac hooked up to an external display, but would like to be able to close the laptop lid and still use the machine through synergy.

10-07-2010, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by veilig

Perhaps you're right and it would not be considered clamshell.

either way - do you know if its possible to run like that?

Here may be a solution. It's sort of a modified "clamshell mode" with no mouse & keyboard attached. The way you get it to work is you plug some sort of USB device into the Macbook Pro (like a small USB flash drive)...much less bulky than an attached keyboard & mouse.

I guess this "tricks" the laptop into enabling "Clamshell mode". Here are the instructions:

Use a MacBook with the main display off - Mac OS X Hints

HTH,

- Nick

10-07-2010, 11:53 AM

Grab insomniax
semaja2

I use this all the time - I can access files, vnc into it, as well as use synergy with it closed.

10-07-2010, 02:02 PM

ah that worked. I tried adding a dongle before, but did it while the monitor was up open - then when it closed it still went to sleep. didn't try it while the lid was already shut.

Thanks for all your help, really appreciate it!

10-07-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by veilig

ah that worked. I tried adding a dongle before, but did it while the monitor was up open - then when it closed it still went to sleep. didn't try it while the lid was already shut.

Thanks for all your help, really appreciate it!

You got it...stop back often.

- Nick

10-07-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by veilig

ah that worked. I tried adding a dongle before, but did it while the monitor was up open - then when it closed it still went to sleep. didn't try it while the lid was already shut.

Thanks for all your help, really appreciate it!

You're welcome...stop back often.

- Nick