does this work with the laptop closed
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It did for me with both a MSI and a HP laptop. You just need to change the display settings in windows to not go to sleep when the lid is closed. For me, I have 2 monitors and when I open the laptop, the system recognizes it and adds a 3rd screen, so I end up with 2 -24" screens plus my 17in laptop screen.
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Russell,Mine was DOA - no power to the dock from the adaptor. I returned it and didn't buy another. The answer to your question, however, is based on what you tell Windows to do when the laptop lid is closed. In the power options of the control panel tell it to do nothing, never sleep and never hibernate and the PC will function with the lid closed. With the lid open, you are supposed to be able to see three screens, but I could not test that.Good luck.Mike
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yes, you need to change the power settings for the laptop not to hybernate when you close the lid and it works fine.
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yes, just depends on your laptop settings. Have to configure the laptop power settings to not turn off the laptop or go to sleep mode when the lid is closed. That is how I used it. Though I don't use it anymore, because the video output quality was poor. I often ran into visual glitches...
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Karen; the case has a magnetic closer that holds it closed. It has done a good job for me.
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Yes, I believe it did. I purchased as a present for my nephew. No issues with the laptop.
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It does not lock open but I have no problem with it. My laptop keyboard stopped responding so I just lay it on the keyboard and it works fine.
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Yes. It is a internal battery so you have to take the bottom of the laptop off to get to it.
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It closes fairly securely. I don't know if the laptop would come out if dropped, I try never to drop mine!
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I think that you are asking if this cover can be used and closed if you are using the optional detachable keyboard. Yes. This cover works great while the keyboard option is being utilized. This is how I use it since I really don't care for the on screen keyboards. I am really pleased with this cover, even more than the keyboard itself. The only knock I have against it is that it does not have a spot for items like thumb drives. Besides that, it is well designed and constructed. I have been very happy with it and would purchase this cover again.
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With the keyboard attached there is a snap closure; without it, nothing keeps it closed other than the cover's weight. I have not found this to be a problem using my Asus tablet only. --- John
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No. It is slightly undersized and will fall out / be disconnected from the laptop.
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Yes, it shut off when you close the pad, but make sure the pad is perfectly back in the correct rotation for complete shut off.
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It is kept closed by close fit around the iPad. Remember that magnets and computers don't get along.
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No it doesn't. I bought it and its to big. Wen u open the screen it can't open all the way and makes it not use able. If u look at the picture u can see it sticks out farther and that won't work with our laptop
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The laptop compartment closes with a zipper...this product is nicely made...one of the better ones on the market at the present time.
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First I'm not sure--never encountered the issue. My generic answer[a/k/a guess] is that you need to lift the lid and press the power button. To have the lid closed and power up or operate may be a function of how you set the windows settings on your laptop when you do close the lid (it may be set to shut down, to sleep or hibernate depending on the setting options). Perhaps if set to sleep when lid closed it is 'on enough' to accept a charge, whereas if it were completely shut down it may not accept a charge.
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Yes, but it's a pretty strong one. I used mine a lot and it still stays closed tight. I have had no problems with it.
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You can absolutely close the screen and still use the laptop with an external monitor and keyboard. I have been very happy with the docking station.
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Yes it does. It doesn't fit snugly because it is made to go around the entire laptop but it does slide over the keyboard and stay there for when you use it in tablet or the viewing mode.