How to Use Dual Displays Connected to a Docking Station while the Portable Lid is Closed
Summary: See the information about how you can use dual displays while connected to a docking station when the laptop lid is closed in Windows 7.
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Symptoms
Overview:
When you plug one or two monitors to a docking station while it is connected to a laptop, you may notice that one or more screens go blank when you close the lid. It is possible to still use one or more monitors even though you shut the LCD lid. All that you have to do is to change the setting under Power Options.
Windows 7:
1. Go to Control Panel and select Power Options.Note: If you do not see this, try changing the Control Panel to "View by: Small icons"
2. On the left side, click "Choose what closing the lid does."
3. Select "Do nothing" from the drop-down menu under "On battery" and "Plugged in."
4. Click Save Changes and you may close the screen after.
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Article Number: 000153248
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 19 Nov 2021
Version: 5
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