Turn MacBook with lid closed

Hi,

I have a M1 Max mbp and wanted to ask if it’s possible to turn it on while the lid is closed? For example with connecting the charger or usb c cable connected to a monitor. If that is not possible are there any docks who can turn it on? Maybe with a physical power button like those from dell or Lenovo?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.1

Posted on Nov 22, 2023 10:46 PM

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Nov 23, 2023 10:49 AM in response to Haso94

Haso94 Said:

"Turn MacBook with lid closed: […]I had asked if it’s possible to boot on my mbp without opening the lid when it’s shut down. And my question is it possible to bring this with an software update

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Fixing this with an Update:

Updates contain bug fixes and features. So, if your Mac is up-to-date, then this it not fixed by and update whatsoever. So, recommend to Apple that they make this a feature of the macOS.


Recommend this to Apple:

Do your Part: No. As of this post, this not a feature of the MacOS. So, recommend to Apple that they make it a feature. Apple won’t get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what their customers prefer and what feature to include in releases to come.

A. To Leave Feedback:

  1. Go Here: Feedback - macOS - Apple
  2. Select: Feature Request” for the “Feedback Type
  3. Select: Applications/Utilties” for the “Feedback Area
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

Nov 22, 2023 11:01 PM in response to Haso94

Haso94 Said:

"Turn MacBook with lid closed: Hi, I have a M1 Max mbp and wanted to ask if it’s possible to turn it on while the lid is closed? For example with connecting the charger or usb c cable connected to a monitor. If that is not possible are there any docks who can turn it on? Maybe with a physical power button like those from dell or Lenovo?"

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Accessing a Sleeping Mac when Lid is Closed:

You can wake you Mac for Network Access, but not from just plugging it in. Go to: Share your Mac Resources when it’s in Sleep - Apple Support


So, Recommend this to Apple:

Do your Part:

Recommend that the make it a feature. Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know of what is occurring, and what features to include in iOS updates to come.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - macOS - Apple
  2. Select: "Feature Request" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Select: "Application/Utilities" for the "Feedback Area"
  4. Comment: that you want this to be an option, and why. Include the URL of this thread.
  5. Proceed from there as necessary.

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