Laptop not going to sleep when you close the lid
Your laptop's power settings are telling it to do nothing when you close the lid, or the lid sensor isn't working. We'll check the power settings first because that's the problem 99% of the time. If the setting is already correct, the sensor itself might be stuck.
When your laptop doesn't sleep on lid close, it's almost always a power setting that's been changed. Sometimes external monitors or docked setups disable the lid action, or the lid sensor is broken. We'll check the settings first, then the hardware.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not realizing the setting changed. Check the power settings before assuming the hardware is broken.
- Not realizing an external monitor can override the lid close action. Disconnect it and test.
Signs you need professional help
- If the setting is correct and your lid sensor is working but it still won't sleep, get in touch. There might be a driver issue or deeper hardware problem.
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