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<blockquote data-quote="chscag" data-source="post: 702053" data-attributes="member: 46727"><p>Yes, I do it all the time while using my MacBook at home: Attach an external keyboard and mouse to your MBP. Set the display preference to mirror and choose the native resolution of your external monitor.</p><p></p><p>Close the cover of your MBP and allow it to "sleep". Wait about 30 seconds and then tap a key on your external keyboard or click the mouse. (leave the cover closed on the MBP) Your external monitor should wake up in its native resolution with the internal monitor of the MBP remaining dark.</p><p></p><p>Keeping the cover closed worries some folks that the machine will overheat but according to Apple it will not. In any event, install iStatPro or smcFancontrol to keep an eye on temperatures and fan speeds.</p><p></p><p>Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chscag, post: 702053, member: 46727"] Yes, I do it all the time while using my MacBook at home: Attach an external keyboard and mouse to your MBP. Set the display preference to mirror and choose the native resolution of your external monitor. Close the cover of your MBP and allow it to "sleep". Wait about 30 seconds and then tap a key on your external keyboard or click the mouse. (leave the cover closed on the MBP) Your external monitor should wake up in its native resolution with the internal monitor of the MBP remaining dark. Keeping the cover closed worries some folks that the machine will overheat but according to Apple it will not. In any event, install iStatPro or smcFancontrol to keep an eye on temperatures and fan speeds. Regards. [/QUOTE]
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