LVDS1), but not for others (e.g., my laptop display has “DP-0” for its output ID). If so, a prediction would be that everything Just Works (fine) for laptops which have standard ID (as given by xrandr,e.g. In fact, I suspect that this could be the issue. Perhaps if we could have the HandleLidSwitch execute a script which uses xrandr to see any external monitors are connected and only then suspend? But the difficulty then might be for the OS to know what the laptop native display ID is. Of course, I presume this means that you cannot expect the system to suspend when you close your laptop lid and it is not connected to any monitors OR when you disconnect all external monitors from the laptop as it used to (and which, arguably, is desirable and expected behavior). Power modes (shutdown, suspend etc.) all work, network manager is available from the get-go, etc.

This can be a problem when hooking your laptop up to an external monitor.Use the Control Panelnot Windows 10’s Settings appto change this behavior. And voila! No more issues regardless of whether or not the laptop lid is open or closed. Answer (1 of 3): As long as your laptop is put in a good position and place that doesnt block any airflow or is in a normal angle, it will not affect your laptop whatsoever. Windows 10 normally puts your laptop into low-power sleep mode when you close the lid.

Close laptop lid with external monitor