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Using only external display with a macbook

I'm trying to use an external display with a macbook 2017 with the lid closed, but when I close the lid the macbook goes to sleep and the external monitor disconnects. Nothing happens clicking an external keyboard. What can I do to use an external display with the lid down on the laptop.

MacBook, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 2, 2021 8:01 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2021 8:11 PM

Mac notebooks: Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display [clamshell] mode with an external display - https://support.apple.com/HT201834

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