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Rocky2.0 Author

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Clamshell Mode without charging

How can use clamshell mode without having to keep the power cord in? I have an external monitor so it connected to my Mac via HDMI.

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Sep 7, 2020 8:45 PM

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BobTheFisherman

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Posted on Sep 8, 2020 7:57 AM

You can't use closed display mode without power.

Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display - Apple Support

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BobTheFisherman

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Sep 8, 2020 7:57 AM in response to Rocky2.0

You can't use closed display mode without power.

Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display - Apple Support

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Sep 8, 2020 5:20 AM in response to Rocky2.0

Personally I would keep the lead connected to keep the charge cycles low and avoid crashing out with a flat

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