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How to use the laptop with lid closed (Linux) (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by PsychologicalDrone@alien.top to c/framework@hardware.watch

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I’m trying to use my FW13AMD with Fedora Linux in docked mode, i.e. lid closed, external monitor, keyboard and mouse etc. but every time I close the lid it immediately sleeps, and I’m unable to wake it with the keyboard or mouse. I’ve seen posts about this working under windows, so am I missing something? There didn’t seem to be any relevant settings in Gnome Settings

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[–] machetie@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

This is how i use it on my arch system.
Modifying Logind Configuration
Edit the logind.conf File:
Open a terminal.
Type sudo nano /etc/systemd/logind.conf (you can replace nano with your preferred text editor).
You might need to enter your password.
Modify the HandleLidSwitch Setting:
In the logind.conf file, look for the line #HandleLidSwitch=suspend.
Remove the # at the beginning of the line to uncomment it.
Change suspend to ignore. So it should look like this: HandleLidSwitch=ignore.
Save the file and exit the text editor (Ctrl + O, Enter, and then Ctrl + X for nano).
Restart systemd-logind Service:
In the terminal, type sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind.
This will apply the changes without needing to reboot.