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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Notebook Hardware
How can I close the lid on my MacBook Pro and still keep running?
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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 1266535" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Why would you even want to use software to prevent your machine from sleeping if you intend to use it as a desktop and in clamshell mode? Neither method voids your warranty and running in clamshell mode does not harm the machine, otherwise Apple would say so.</p><p></p><p>I ran my MacBook like that for three years and it's fine. Never overheated once. The caveat here is that when running in clamshell mode you must be attached to AC power otherwise the external monitor will not come on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 1266535, member: 46727"] Why would you even want to use software to prevent your machine from sleeping if you intend to use it as a desktop and in clamshell mode? Neither method voids your warranty and running in clamshell mode does not harm the machine, otherwise Apple would say so. I ran my MacBook like that for three years and it's fine. Never overheated once. The caveat here is that when running in clamshell mode you must be attached to AC power otherwise the external monitor will not come on. [/QUOTE]
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How can I close the lid on my MacBook Pro and still keep running?
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