To keep your laptop on even when the lid is closed, you'll need to adjust the power settings in your operating system. Here's how to do it in Windows 10:
Changing Lid Closure Settings in Windows 10
This is the most common method for keeping your laptop running while the lid is closed.
- Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Navigate to Power Options:
- Click on "System".
- Select "Power & sleep" from the left-hand menu.
- On the right-hand side, click "Additional power settings". This will open the classic Control Panel Power Options.
- Choose Lid Closure Behavior: In the Power Options window, click on "Choose what closing the lid does" in the left-hand menu.
- Set Lid Closure Action: You'll see two columns: "On battery" and "Plugged in". For both columns, select "Do nothing" from the dropdown menu next to "When I close the lid".
- Save Changes: Click the "Save changes" button at the bottom of the window.
Now, when you close the lid of your laptop, it will continue to run.
Important Considerations:
- Heat Management: Keeping your laptop running with the lid closed can trap heat. Ensure your laptop has adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. Consider using a laptop stand or cooling pad.
- Battery Life: Running your laptop on battery with the lid closed will drain the battery. Make sure it's plugged in if you intend to keep it running for extended periods.
- Display Off: Even though the laptop is "on", the display will turn off when you close the lid. This helps conserve power and prevent screen burn-in.
- Sleep Mode: If you accidentally put your laptop to sleep using the power button or start menu, this setting will not prevent it from sleeping. This setting only applies when closing the lid.
- Other Power Settings: Make sure your sleep timer in "Power & Sleep" settings is set appropriately if you want to prevent the laptop from automatically going to sleep after a certain period of inactivity.
By following these steps, you can easily configure your Windows 10 laptop to remain on even when the lid is closed, which is useful for various applications like downloading files or running background tasks.
