Disable Laptop Suspend When Lid Closes in Ubuntu

Disabling the laptop suspend feature when the lid closes in Ubuntu prevents your computer from entering sleep mode when you shut the screen. Ubuntu 22.04 and later versions normally suspend the system to save battery power, but stopping this action lets you run long file downloads or server tasks without interruption.

You can change this behavior by editing a single plain-text configuration file in the system settings to tell Ubuntu to ignore the closed lid.

How to keep the laptop on when the screen is closed in Ubuntu Linux

Ubuntu disable lid suspend settings can be changed by editing the systemd logind configuration file so your laptop stays awake when you shut the screen. You need to open the terminal, edit the logind.conf file, and change the HandleLidSwitch setting to ignore. This keeps downloads running and lets you use an external monitor with the lid closed.

To stop Ubuntu Linux from suspending when the lid is closed, follow these steps:

These steps use systemd, the background service manager in modern Linux.

First, press the Ctrl+Alt+T keyboard shortcut to open the command console, often called a terminal.

Open your terminal and run the following commands:

sudo gedit /etc/systemd/logind.conf

This will open a configuration file. Look for the line:

#HandleLidSwitch=suspend

Change it to:

HandleLidSwitch=ignore

Save your changes and exit the editor.

Next, run the commands below to apply your changes.

sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind.service

Finally, restart your computer and test to see if it works.

If those steps don't work, install GNOME Tweaks, a tool that manages desktop settings.

Run the commands below to install.

sudo apt install gnome-tweaks

After installing the app, go to the Activities overview and search for Tweaks.

Under General, toggle the switch to Off for Suspend when the laptop lid is closed.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Ubuntu Linux provides a straightforward way to change the laptop lid close behavior to "ignore," allowing users to avoid automatic suspension when the lid is closed.
• Modifying the HandleLidSwitch parameter in the login.conf file or utilizing the Gnome Tweaks application, users can keep their laptop running even when the screen is closed.
• With these simple steps, Ubuntu Linux users can ensure their work continues uninterrupted when the laptop lid is closed, providing greater flexibility and control over power management.