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When I connect the LG UltraFine 5K Display o my MacBook Pro, can I close the laptop and use my external keyboard and track pad using hw monitor as my only screen?

When I connect the LG UltraFine 5K Display o my MacBook Pro, can I close the laptop and use my external keyboard and track pad using hw monitor as my only screen?

Posted on Apr 27, 2021 10:13 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2021 10:47 AM

Connect the Power adapter, external keyboard and external pointing device (all are required) then follow the procedures in this article religiously. There are no exceptions -- any deviation will cause the MacBook Pro with closed cover to sleep, as designed.


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


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Apr 27, 2021 10:47 AM in response to 68Time-to-go

Connect the Power adapter, external keyboard and external pointing device (all are required) then follow the procedures in this article religiously. There are no exceptions -- any deviation will cause the MacBook Pro with closed cover to sleep, as designed.


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


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When I connect the LG UltraFine 5K Display o my MacBook Pro, can I close the laptop and use my external keyboard and track pad using hw monitor as my only screen?

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