This post shows students and new users how to set the laptop lid close action to do nothing if the laptop lid or screen is closed in Windows 11.
Windows 11 is configured to automatically suspend when the laptop lid is closed to save power. This feature has always been part of the Windows platform but is quite easy to disable, so when you close the laptop screen or Lid, it doesn’t sleep.
When Windows goes to suspend mode, it’s not turned off – just go to sleep. You can resume by opening the Lid, and your session will continue from where you left off.
Sometimes, you may not want your laptop to sleep when you close the Lid, especially when you want some work done while the screen is closed, downloading a huge file or recording, or want the alarm to function still. In these scenarios, choosing now to put the laptop to sleep might be something you want to do.
When the action is set to do nothing, you can close the Lid without putting the laptop to sleep while work is still being done.
Changing the laptop lid close action hasn’t changed much. It’s still under the power management options in Windows 11.
How to keep the laptop on when the screen is closed
Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.
However, many advanced settings can still be done in the old Control Panel. Changing lid open actions is one of the changes you’ll need to go to the Control Panel for.
Open the Control Panel in Windows 11 by going to the Start Menu and searching for and selecting Control Panel under Best Match.
When the Control Panel app opens, go to the Hardware and Sound category group highlighted below.
Select the Power Options settings group highlighted below in the Hardware and Sound category.
Select the Change Plan settings link in the Power Options pane, as highlighted below.
Next, click Change advanced power settings link as highlighted below.
Expand the Power buttons and lid and Lid close action settings as highlighted below. Under Lid close action, choose what action to take when the laptop lid close:
- On battery:
- Do nothing
- Sleep
- Hibernate
- Shutdown
- Plugged in:
- Do nothing
- Sleep
- Hibernate
- Shutdown
Make your selection and click OK to save your settings.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- Setting the laptop lid close action to “Do nothing” allows for uninterrupted tasks while the lid is closed.
- This adjustment is particularly useful for ongoing downloads, recordings, or when using the laptop in a confined space.
- Accessing the setting requires navigating through the Control Panel, specifically under the Hardware and Sound and Power Options categories.
- Choosing the appropriate lid action for both battery and plugged-in states ensures optimal power management tailored to your needs.
- Following these steps can enhance your productivity and user experience with your Windows 11 laptop.
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