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
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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
You can't use closed display mode without power.
Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display - Apple Support
You can't use closed display mode without power.
Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display - Apple Support
Personally I would keep the lead connected to keep the charge cycles low and avoid crashing out with a flat
Clamshell Mode without charging