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can't get clamshell mode to work

I would like to use an A1081 HD cinema display with my macbook pro and I have connected it to the HDMI port. I have attached an external keyboard and a mouse in one of the USB slots on the keyboard. I set it to mirror display, but evey time I close the lid it goes to sleep and I can't wake it up with keyboard or mouse.

Have I forgotten anything?

Posted on Jul 14, 2014 6:44 AM

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Jul 14, 2014 6:46 AM in response to Pumelke

Try plugging a USB flash drive in after the lid is closed.

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Jul 14, 2014 7:10 AM in response to Csound1

I'm afraid I do not own a USB flash drive...

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Jul 14, 2014 7:34 AM in response to Pumelke

They cost about $10

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Jul 14, 2014 7:44 AM in response to Pumelke

Thanks for the info, but could you tell me why you think it will work and is it the only USB peripheral device that can be used for this?

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can't get clamshell mode to work

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