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External monitor goes to sleep mode when computer lid is closed – Windows - ThinkPad P70

Steps to resolve external monitor goes to sleep mode when computer lid is closed – Windows - ThinkPad P70

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Steps to resolve external monitor goes to sleep mode when computer lid is closed – Windows - ThinkPad P70

Symptom

The external monitor goes to sleep mode when the ThinkPad lid is closed with the power button on. This occurs with ThinkPad P70 when plugged into the docking station and connected with an external monitor.

Applicable Brands

ThinkPad

Applicable Systems

ThinkPad P70

Operating Systems

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

Solution

Change the power plan.

1. Go to Control Panel.
Control Panel

2. Select View by: Large icons in the top right corner.

3. Select Power Options.

power opt

4. Click Choose when to turn off the display in the left pane.

You may encounter varying interfaces depending on the Windows version:

Case 1:

1. Click Change advanced power settings.

2. Go to Power buttons and lid and expand Lid close action.
Power settings

3. Change Plugged in to Do nothing.

Settings

Case 2:

Change Plugged in to Do nothing. Then click Save changes.

when i close the lid

Workaround

Windows 10, 11

  1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop.
  2. Click Display settings.
    Display settings
  3. Scroll down to Multiple Displays.
  4. Click the drop-down menu for Multiple displays, select Show only on 2, then click Apply.

    Display options

Document ID:HT500149
Original Publish Date:05/04/2016
Last Modified Date:07/09/2024
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