Turn on Windows 10 laptop without opening it if external monitor is attached?












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I work most of the time with my Windows 10 laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 1. gen model) closed and an external monitor attached.



To achieve this I have to start the computer by




  1. opening the lid,

  2. press the start button,

  3. wait until it booted and

  4. the external monitor is active, then

  5. close the lid which puts the laptop into sleep after which

  6. I can hit a mouse button or key to make it "start" (unsleep) again


Of course this is a bit silly.



On the other hand I also work mobile, with no external monitor. One thing I can not compromise on is that the laptop indeed has to go into sleep when I close the lid (~ 15 years of conditioning).



Is there a better way to turn my laptop on if an external monitor is attached?






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  • What brand / model of laptop would be helpful. Get a docking station, if ones available.
    – Appleoddity
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:19










  • Updated the question: Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 model. Unfortunately the docking station is a bit expensive :/ Especially for such an old machine.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:24
















1














I work most of the time with my Windows 10 laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 1. gen model) closed and an external monitor attached.



To achieve this I have to start the computer by




  1. opening the lid,

  2. press the start button,

  3. wait until it booted and

  4. the external monitor is active, then

  5. close the lid which puts the laptop into sleep after which

  6. I can hit a mouse button or key to make it "start" (unsleep) again


Of course this is a bit silly.



On the other hand I also work mobile, with no external monitor. One thing I can not compromise on is that the laptop indeed has to go into sleep when I close the lid (~ 15 years of conditioning).



Is there a better way to turn my laptop on if an external monitor is attached?






windows-10 laptop sleep external-display







share|improve this question
























  • What brand / model of laptop would be helpful. Get a docking station, if ones available.
    – Appleoddity
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:19










  • Updated the question: Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 model. Unfortunately the docking station is a bit expensive :/ Especially for such an old machine.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:24














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I work most of the time with my Windows 10 laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 1. gen model) closed and an external monitor attached.



To achieve this I have to start the computer by




  1. opening the lid,

  2. press the start button,

  3. wait until it booted and

  4. the external monitor is active, then

  5. close the lid which puts the laptop into sleep after which

  6. I can hit a mouse button or key to make it "start" (unsleep) again


Of course this is a bit silly.



On the other hand I also work mobile, with no external monitor. One thing I can not compromise on is that the laptop indeed has to go into sleep when I close the lid (~ 15 years of conditioning).



Is there a better way to turn my laptop on if an external monitor is attached?






windows-10 laptop sleep external-display







share|improve this question















I work most of the time with my Windows 10 laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 1. gen model) closed and an external monitor attached.



To achieve this I have to start the computer by




  1. opening the lid,

  2. press the start button,

  3. wait until it booted and

  4. the external monitor is active, then

  5. close the lid which puts the laptop into sleep after which

  6. I can hit a mouse button or key to make it "start" (unsleep) again


Of course this is a bit silly.



On the other hand I also work mobile, with no external monitor. One thing I can not compromise on is that the laptop indeed has to go into sleep when I close the lid (~ 15 years of conditioning).



Is there a better way to turn my laptop on if an external monitor is attached?






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windows-10 laptop sleep external-display






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  • What brand / model of laptop would be helpful. Get a docking station, if ones available.
    – Appleoddity
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:19










  • Updated the question: Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 model. Unfortunately the docking station is a bit expensive :/ Especially for such an old machine.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:24


















  • What brand / model of laptop would be helpful. Get a docking station, if ones available.
    – Appleoddity
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:19










  • Updated the question: Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 model. Unfortunately the docking station is a bit expensive :/ Especially for such an old machine.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:24
















What brand / model of laptop would be helpful. Get a docking station, if ones available.
– Appleoddity
Oct 23 '17 at 12:19




What brand / model of laptop would be helpful. Get a docking station, if ones available.
– Appleoddity
Oct 23 '17 at 12:19












Updated the question: Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 model. Unfortunately the docking station is a bit expensive :/ Especially for such an old machine.
– janpio
Oct 23 '17 at 12:24




Updated the question: Lenovo X1 Carbon, 2012 model. Unfortunately the docking station is a bit expensive :/ Especially for such an old machine.
– janpio
Oct 23 '17 at 12:24










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EDIT:



Wake-On-Mouse





  1. Change what closing the lid does by setting it to 'Do Nothing':


    • Hit the ⊞ Win key and type lid, or else go:

    • Control Panel → Hardware & Sound → Power Options → System Settings



  2. Plug in an external mouse.

  3. Go to Device Manager or hit ⊞ Win + X followed by M

  4. Double-click the external USB pointing device.

  5. On the Power Management tab, ensure that Allow device to wake computer is checked.

  6. When you're finished using the built-in screen, cycle through projector options to enable monitor with:
    ⊞ Win + P

  7. Don't use Shut Down when finished with the computer. Instead use one of:



    • Hibernate shortcut: ⊞ Win + X followed by U then H


    • Sleep or use ⊞ Win + X followed by U then S
      Now you can keep the screen lid closed but turn on and use the laptop with an external monitor. To meet your last 'requirement', you can change the settings to Sleep settings so the laptop goes to sleep after a set amount of idle time:


    • ⊞ Win and then type: sleep + Enter


    • Control Panel → Screen → Power & Sleep
      Now you don't need to use the power button to turn it on or off.




Some other options:




  1. You could have the laptop just stay on all the time (regardless of the lid) by following only Step 1 (above).

  2. You could also schedule the laptop to startup (or shutdown) at the same time(s) every day.

  3. If you're handy with tools and electronics you could also achieve this by modifying either:


    • the laptop access to the power button, or

    • laptop lid so it's functionality is more like a desktop machine.



  4. You could get a docking station or USB Hub, with WOL so either:


    • an external device can wake it with a WOL Signal

    • plugging the laptop into the dock will wake the laptop if a network is present



  5. WOL is disabled by default so you'll have to enable it in BIOS.


Since I'm new here I wasn't allow to includes my list of sources and examples, so I will try to post them in a separate comment or answer.






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  • How would that help me? I still would have to open the list first to start the computer, right? Changing anything there would also apply if no external monitor is attached, so "Do nothing" is not a valid option for normal, mobile operations.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:26










  • @janpio it would definitely reduce steps (waiting for the external monitor before closing the lid, then pressing the mouse button to re-activate it). Also, you can get your laptop into standby any time via the start menu - it's how I do it since about forever, since I hate the lid-closing standby. And my laptop still is mobile, I can guarantee you that.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:29












  • @janpio as to steps 1-3: There's no way around it, unless you consider activating wake on lan via another machine that you will have to boot up, too, as a valid option. Somehow, you will have to start that laptop.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:32












  • Thanks @flolilolilo, 15 years of conditioning on what happens when I close the lid are impossible (and unwanted) to unlearn. I need the device to turn off and not burn through my bag or be out of juice when I use it again later because I forgot a manual "go to sleep step". I updated my question to reflect that, thanks. I was hoping there was some kind of "Turn on via USB" or similar configuration option.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:55






  • 1




    ADDITIONAL LINKS TO REFERENCES [that weren't allowed above since I'm new]: ◼► *3. Switch Between Displays: (pcworld.com/article/191359/…) ◼► *4. Auto startup on schedule: howtogeek.com/204742/… ◼► *5. Improved access to power button (youtu.be/z10punCb0v0) ◼► *6. Use Laptop More Like a Desktop Machine: (instructables.com/id/…)
    – ashleedawg
    Oct 23 '17 at 15:57











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EDIT:



Wake-On-Mouse





  1. Change what closing the lid does by setting it to 'Do Nothing':


    • Hit the ⊞ Win key and type lid, or else go:

    • Control Panel → Hardware & Sound → Power Options → System Settings



  2. Plug in an external mouse.

  3. Go to Device Manager or hit ⊞ Win + X followed by M

  4. Double-click the external USB pointing device.

  5. On the Power Management tab, ensure that Allow device to wake computer is checked.

  6. When you're finished using the built-in screen, cycle through projector options to enable monitor with:
    ⊞ Win + P

  7. Don't use Shut Down when finished with the computer. Instead use one of:



    • Hibernate shortcut: ⊞ Win + X followed by U then H


    • Sleep or use ⊞ Win + X followed by U then S
      Now you can keep the screen lid closed but turn on and use the laptop with an external monitor. To meet your last 'requirement', you can change the settings to Sleep settings so the laptop goes to sleep after a set amount of idle time:


    • ⊞ Win and then type: sleep + Enter


    • Control Panel → Screen → Power & Sleep
      Now you don't need to use the power button to turn it on or off.




Some other options:




  1. You could have the laptop just stay on all the time (regardless of the lid) by following only Step 1 (above).

  2. You could also schedule the laptop to startup (or shutdown) at the same time(s) every day.

  3. If you're handy with tools and electronics you could also achieve this by modifying either:


    • the laptop access to the power button, or

    • laptop lid so it's functionality is more like a desktop machine.



  4. You could get a docking station or USB Hub, with WOL so either:


    • an external device can wake it with a WOL Signal

    • plugging the laptop into the dock will wake the laptop if a network is present



  5. WOL is disabled by default so you'll have to enable it in BIOS.


Since I'm new here I wasn't allow to includes my list of sources and examples, so I will try to post them in a separate comment or answer.






share|improve this answer























  • How would that help me? I still would have to open the list first to start the computer, right? Changing anything there would also apply if no external monitor is attached, so "Do nothing" is not a valid option for normal, mobile operations.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:26










  • @janpio it would definitely reduce steps (waiting for the external monitor before closing the lid, then pressing the mouse button to re-activate it). Also, you can get your laptop into standby any time via the start menu - it's how I do it since about forever, since I hate the lid-closing standby. And my laptop still is mobile, I can guarantee you that.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:29












  • @janpio as to steps 1-3: There's no way around it, unless you consider activating wake on lan via another machine that you will have to boot up, too, as a valid option. Somehow, you will have to start that laptop.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:32












  • Thanks @flolilolilo, 15 years of conditioning on what happens when I close the lid are impossible (and unwanted) to unlearn. I need the device to turn off and not burn through my bag or be out of juice when I use it again later because I forgot a manual "go to sleep step". I updated my question to reflect that, thanks. I was hoping there was some kind of "Turn on via USB" or similar configuration option.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:55






  • 1




    ADDITIONAL LINKS TO REFERENCES [that weren't allowed above since I'm new]: ◼► *3. Switch Between Displays: (pcworld.com/article/191359/…) ◼► *4. Auto startup on schedule: howtogeek.com/204742/… ◼► *5. Improved access to power button (youtu.be/z10punCb0v0) ◼► *6. Use Laptop More Like a Desktop Machine: (instructables.com/id/…)
    – ashleedawg
    Oct 23 '17 at 15:57
















4














EDIT:



Wake-On-Mouse





  1. Change what closing the lid does by setting it to 'Do Nothing':


    • Hit the ⊞ Win key and type lid, or else go:

    • Control Panel → Hardware & Sound → Power Options → System Settings



  2. Plug in an external mouse.

  3. Go to Device Manager or hit ⊞ Win + X followed by M

  4. Double-click the external USB pointing device.

  5. On the Power Management tab, ensure that Allow device to wake computer is checked.

  6. When you're finished using the built-in screen, cycle through projector options to enable monitor with:
    ⊞ Win + P

  7. Don't use Shut Down when finished with the computer. Instead use one of:



    • Hibernate shortcut: ⊞ Win + X followed by U then H


    • Sleep or use ⊞ Win + X followed by U then S
      Now you can keep the screen lid closed but turn on and use the laptop with an external monitor. To meet your last 'requirement', you can change the settings to Sleep settings so the laptop goes to sleep after a set amount of idle time:


    • ⊞ Win and then type: sleep + Enter


    • Control Panel → Screen → Power & Sleep
      Now you don't need to use the power button to turn it on or off.




Some other options:




  1. You could have the laptop just stay on all the time (regardless of the lid) by following only Step 1 (above).

  2. You could also schedule the laptop to startup (or shutdown) at the same time(s) every day.

  3. If you're handy with tools and electronics you could also achieve this by modifying either:


    • the laptop access to the power button, or

    • laptop lid so it's functionality is more like a desktop machine.



  4. You could get a docking station or USB Hub, with WOL so either:


    • an external device can wake it with a WOL Signal

    • plugging the laptop into the dock will wake the laptop if a network is present



  5. WOL is disabled by default so you'll have to enable it in BIOS.


Since I'm new here I wasn't allow to includes my list of sources and examples, so I will try to post them in a separate comment or answer.






share|improve this answer























  • How would that help me? I still would have to open the list first to start the computer, right? Changing anything there would also apply if no external monitor is attached, so "Do nothing" is not a valid option for normal, mobile operations.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:26










  • @janpio it would definitely reduce steps (waiting for the external monitor before closing the lid, then pressing the mouse button to re-activate it). Also, you can get your laptop into standby any time via the start menu - it's how I do it since about forever, since I hate the lid-closing standby. And my laptop still is mobile, I can guarantee you that.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:29












  • @janpio as to steps 1-3: There's no way around it, unless you consider activating wake on lan via another machine that you will have to boot up, too, as a valid option. Somehow, you will have to start that laptop.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:32












  • Thanks @flolilolilo, 15 years of conditioning on what happens when I close the lid are impossible (and unwanted) to unlearn. I need the device to turn off and not burn through my bag or be out of juice when I use it again later because I forgot a manual "go to sleep step". I updated my question to reflect that, thanks. I was hoping there was some kind of "Turn on via USB" or similar configuration option.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:55






  • 1




    ADDITIONAL LINKS TO REFERENCES [that weren't allowed above since I'm new]: ◼► *3. Switch Between Displays: (pcworld.com/article/191359/…) ◼► *4. Auto startup on schedule: howtogeek.com/204742/… ◼► *5. Improved access to power button (youtu.be/z10punCb0v0) ◼► *6. Use Laptop More Like a Desktop Machine: (instructables.com/id/…)
    – ashleedawg
    Oct 23 '17 at 15:57














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EDIT:



Wake-On-Mouse





  1. Change what closing the lid does by setting it to 'Do Nothing':


    • Hit the ⊞ Win key and type lid, or else go:

    • Control Panel → Hardware & Sound → Power Options → System Settings



  2. Plug in an external mouse.

  3. Go to Device Manager or hit ⊞ Win + X followed by M

  4. Double-click the external USB pointing device.

  5. On the Power Management tab, ensure that Allow device to wake computer is checked.

  6. When you're finished using the built-in screen, cycle through projector options to enable monitor with:
    ⊞ Win + P

  7. Don't use Shut Down when finished with the computer. Instead use one of:



    • Hibernate shortcut: ⊞ Win + X followed by U then H


    • Sleep or use ⊞ Win + X followed by U then S
      Now you can keep the screen lid closed but turn on and use the laptop with an external monitor. To meet your last 'requirement', you can change the settings to Sleep settings so the laptop goes to sleep after a set amount of idle time:


    • ⊞ Win and then type: sleep + Enter


    • Control Panel → Screen → Power & Sleep
      Now you don't need to use the power button to turn it on or off.




Some other options:




  1. You could have the laptop just stay on all the time (regardless of the lid) by following only Step 1 (above).

  2. You could also schedule the laptop to startup (or shutdown) at the same time(s) every day.

  3. If you're handy with tools and electronics you could also achieve this by modifying either:


    • the laptop access to the power button, or

    • laptop lid so it's functionality is more like a desktop machine.



  4. You could get a docking station or USB Hub, with WOL so either:


    • an external device can wake it with a WOL Signal

    • plugging the laptop into the dock will wake the laptop if a network is present



  5. WOL is disabled by default so you'll have to enable it in BIOS.


Since I'm new here I wasn't allow to includes my list of sources and examples, so I will try to post them in a separate comment or answer.






share|improve this answer














EDIT:



Wake-On-Mouse





  1. Change what closing the lid does by setting it to 'Do Nothing':


    • Hit the ⊞ Win key and type lid, or else go:

    • Control Panel → Hardware & Sound → Power Options → System Settings



  2. Plug in an external mouse.

  3. Go to Device Manager or hit ⊞ Win + X followed by M

  4. Double-click the external USB pointing device.

  5. On the Power Management tab, ensure that Allow device to wake computer is checked.

  6. When you're finished using the built-in screen, cycle through projector options to enable monitor with:
    ⊞ Win + P

  7. Don't use Shut Down when finished with the computer. Instead use one of:



    • Hibernate shortcut: ⊞ Win + X followed by U then H


    • Sleep or use ⊞ Win + X followed by U then S
      Now you can keep the screen lid closed but turn on and use the laptop with an external monitor. To meet your last 'requirement', you can change the settings to Sleep settings so the laptop goes to sleep after a set amount of idle time:


    • ⊞ Win and then type: sleep + Enter


    • Control Panel → Screen → Power & Sleep
      Now you don't need to use the power button to turn it on or off.




Some other options:




  1. You could have the laptop just stay on all the time (regardless of the lid) by following only Step 1 (above).

  2. You could also schedule the laptop to startup (or shutdown) at the same time(s) every day.

  3. If you're handy with tools and electronics you could also achieve this by modifying either:


    • the laptop access to the power button, or

    • laptop lid so it's functionality is more like a desktop machine.



  4. You could get a docking station or USB Hub, with WOL so either:


    • an external device can wake it with a WOL Signal

    • plugging the laptop into the dock will wake the laptop if a network is present



  5. WOL is disabled by default so you'll have to enable it in BIOS.


Since I'm new here I wasn't allow to includes my list of sources and examples, so I will try to post them in a separate comment or answer.







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  • How would that help me? I still would have to open the list first to start the computer, right? Changing anything there would also apply if no external monitor is attached, so "Do nothing" is not a valid option for normal, mobile operations.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:26










  • @janpio it would definitely reduce steps (waiting for the external monitor before closing the lid, then pressing the mouse button to re-activate it). Also, you can get your laptop into standby any time via the start menu - it's how I do it since about forever, since I hate the lid-closing standby. And my laptop still is mobile, I can guarantee you that.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:29












  • @janpio as to steps 1-3: There's no way around it, unless you consider activating wake on lan via another machine that you will have to boot up, too, as a valid option. Somehow, you will have to start that laptop.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:32












  • Thanks @flolilolilo, 15 years of conditioning on what happens when I close the lid are impossible (and unwanted) to unlearn. I need the device to turn off and not burn through my bag or be out of juice when I use it again later because I forgot a manual "go to sleep step". I updated my question to reflect that, thanks. I was hoping there was some kind of "Turn on via USB" or similar configuration option.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:55






  • 1




    ADDITIONAL LINKS TO REFERENCES [that weren't allowed above since I'm new]: ◼► *3. Switch Between Displays: (pcworld.com/article/191359/…) ◼► *4. Auto startup on schedule: howtogeek.com/204742/… ◼► *5. Improved access to power button (youtu.be/z10punCb0v0) ◼► *6. Use Laptop More Like a Desktop Machine: (instructables.com/id/…)
    – ashleedawg
    Oct 23 '17 at 15:57


















  • How would that help me? I still would have to open the list first to start the computer, right? Changing anything there would also apply if no external monitor is attached, so "Do nothing" is not a valid option for normal, mobile operations.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:26










  • @janpio it would definitely reduce steps (waiting for the external monitor before closing the lid, then pressing the mouse button to re-activate it). Also, you can get your laptop into standby any time via the start menu - it's how I do it since about forever, since I hate the lid-closing standby. And my laptop still is mobile, I can guarantee you that.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:29












  • @janpio as to steps 1-3: There's no way around it, unless you consider activating wake on lan via another machine that you will have to boot up, too, as a valid option. Somehow, you will have to start that laptop.
    – flolilolilo
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:32












  • Thanks @flolilolilo, 15 years of conditioning on what happens when I close the lid are impossible (and unwanted) to unlearn. I need the device to turn off and not burn through my bag or be out of juice when I use it again later because I forgot a manual "go to sleep step". I updated my question to reflect that, thanks. I was hoping there was some kind of "Turn on via USB" or similar configuration option.
    – janpio
    Oct 23 '17 at 12:55






  • 1




    ADDITIONAL LINKS TO REFERENCES [that weren't allowed above since I'm new]: ◼► *3. Switch Between Displays: (pcworld.com/article/191359/…) ◼► *4. Auto startup on schedule: howtogeek.com/204742/… ◼► *5. Improved access to power button (youtu.be/z10punCb0v0) ◼► *6. Use Laptop More Like a Desktop Machine: (instructables.com/id/…)
    – ashleedawg
    Oct 23 '17 at 15:57
















How would that help me? I still would have to open the list first to start the computer, right? Changing anything there would also apply if no external monitor is attached, so "Do nothing" is not a valid option for normal, mobile operations.
– janpio
Oct 23 '17 at 12:26




How would that help me? I still would have to open the list first to start the computer, right? Changing anything there would also apply if no external monitor is attached, so "Do nothing" is not a valid option for normal, mobile operations.
– janpio
Oct 23 '17 at 12:26












@janpio it would definitely reduce steps (waiting for the external monitor before closing the lid, then pressing the mouse button to re-activate it). Also, you can get your laptop into standby any time via the start menu - it's how I do it since about forever, since I hate the lid-closing standby. And my laptop still is mobile, I can guarantee you that.
– flolilolilo
Oct 23 '17 at 12:29






@janpio it would definitely reduce steps (waiting for the external monitor before closing the lid, then pressing the mouse button to re-activate it). Also, you can get your laptop into standby any time via the start menu - it's how I do it since about forever, since I hate the lid-closing standby. And my laptop still is mobile, I can guarantee you that.
– flolilolilo
Oct 23 '17 at 12:29














@janpio as to steps 1-3: There's no way around it, unless you consider activating wake on lan via another machine that you will have to boot up, too, as a valid option. Somehow, you will have to start that laptop.
– flolilolilo
Oct 23 '17 at 12:32






@janpio as to steps 1-3: There's no way around it, unless you consider activating wake on lan via another machine that you will have to boot up, too, as a valid option. Somehow, you will have to start that laptop.
– flolilolilo
Oct 23 '17 at 12:32














Thanks @flolilolilo, 15 years of conditioning on what happens when I close the lid are impossible (and unwanted) to unlearn. I need the device to turn off and not burn through my bag or be out of juice when I use it again later because I forgot a manual "go to sleep step". I updated my question to reflect that, thanks. I was hoping there was some kind of "Turn on via USB" or similar configuration option.
– janpio
Oct 23 '17 at 12:55




Thanks @flolilolilo, 15 years of conditioning on what happens when I close the lid are impossible (and unwanted) to unlearn. I need the device to turn off and not burn through my bag or be out of juice when I use it again later because I forgot a manual "go to sleep step". I updated my question to reflect that, thanks. I was hoping there was some kind of "Turn on via USB" or similar configuration option.
– janpio
Oct 23 '17 at 12:55




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ADDITIONAL LINKS TO REFERENCES [that weren't allowed above since I'm new]: ◼► *3. Switch Between Displays: (pcworld.com/article/191359/…) ◼► *4. Auto startup on schedule: howtogeek.com/204742/… ◼► *5. Improved access to power button (youtu.be/z10punCb0v0) ◼► *6. Use Laptop More Like a Desktop Machine: (instructables.com/id/…)
– ashleedawg
Oct 23 '17 at 15:57




ADDITIONAL LINKS TO REFERENCES [that weren't allowed above since I'm new]: ◼► *3. Switch Between Displays: (pcworld.com/article/191359/…) ◼► *4. Auto startup on schedule: howtogeek.com/204742/… ◼► *5. Improved access to power button (youtu.be/z10punCb0v0) ◼► *6. Use Laptop More Like a Desktop Machine: (instructables.com/id/…)
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Oct 23 '17 at 15:57


















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