>Hello all
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>I have an external monitor hooked up to my laptop via HDMI.
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>When I fold my laptop, the external monitor shuts down too.
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>How do I set it up so that the external monitor stays on?
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>My OS is Windows 10 Home.
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>thanks in advance.

Do you want to continue using your laptop with the lid closed? If not, I think you must check the monitor manual.