laptop, how can i keep the vga port ALIVE

**chicagoninja** · 04-21-2006, 11:00 AM

so when i close my laptop, my vga port disables? is there a way to stop that?
i have a inspiron b130 from dell pretty new lappy, i just want to use my lilliput while the laptop is closed.

**b8bboi** · 04-21-2006, 11:04 AM

When you close the lid of your laptop, there must be a latch or a push button somewhere that gets pushed that initiates that. Find it and hack it off. The downside is your LCD screen is still gonna be on and consume power unnecessarily.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 04-21-2006, 11:07 AM

on my old dell lappy there was a function button that changed crt/lcd. i think it was function F10

**Jahntassa** · 04-21-2006, 08:12 PM

You sure it's not suspending? Check the windows power settings to make sure it isn't set to 'Do this action on lid close' : Suspend

**Scouse Monkey** · 04-21-2006, 08:36 PM

there is an option in the software see pic. The vga should stay on - mine does when you close the lid.

**chicagoninja** · 04-21-2006, 09:02 PM

even if i set it it still doesnt stay on. i think it the dell... iono what to do i just put a shirt over the screen and keep it under my passenger seat... i still dont get it