{"id":489670,"date":"2022-09-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/"},"modified":"2022-09-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T21:00:00","slug":"should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"#Should You Run Your Laptop With the Lid Closed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30a35f8333f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a30a35f8333f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/#%E2%80%9CShould_You_Run_Your_Laptop_With_the_Lid_Closed%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Should You Run Your Laptop With the Lid Closed?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/#It_Depends_on_the_Laptop\" >It Depends on the Laptop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/#Twelve_South_BookArc_for_MacBook\" >Twelve South BookArc for MacBook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/#Heat_Can_Theoretically_Damage_LCDs\" >Heat Can (Theoretically) Damage LCDs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/#What_About_Cooling_Pads\" >What About Cooling Pads?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/#Running_Your_Laptop_Overnight_or_as_a_Server\" >Running Your Laptop Overnight or as a Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-run-your-laptop-with-the-lid-closed\/#Is_This_Really_a_Problem\" >Is This Really a Problem?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CShould_You_Run_Your_Laptop_With_the_Lid_Closed%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Should You Run Your Laptop With the Lid Closed?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-821475\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/closed-laptop-desk.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A closed laptop on a desk surrounded by minimalist decor and accessories.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/stylish-home-office-workspace-laptop-closed-1680533956\">Mallmo\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you use your laptop with an external display docked at a desk, you may want to run it with its lid closed to save space. However, your laptop wasn\u2019t designed to run full-tilt with a closed lid, right?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Depends_on_the_Laptop\"><\/span>It Depends on the Laptop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main concern when using a laptop with its lid closed is not getting adequate cooling. However, whether that\u2019s true depends largely on the cooling design of the specific laptop. If we\u2019re talking about the fanless, low-power M1 or M2 MacBook Air computers, it\u2019s perfectly fine to run them this way. You can even buy special stands designed exactly for this use case.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Twelve-South-Space-Saving-Vertical-notebooks\/dp\/B086RRJ82R\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31BaArdwnSL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Twelve South BookArc for MacBook\" aria-label=\"Shop for Twelve South BookArc for MacBook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Twelve-South-Space-Saving-Vertical-notebooks\/dp\/B086RRJ82R\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Twelve_South_BookArc_for_MacBook\"><\/span>Twelve South BookArc for MacBook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">When you don&#8217;t need your MacBook&#8217;s screen at your desk and want to save as much space as possible, the BookArc is an elegant solution to your hot-desk Macbook Life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On the other hand, if you have a workstation or gaming laptop, there\u2019s a good chance that the top deck of the laptop plays a role in ventilation. If you close the lid, it can affect airflow. Some laptops are designed to lift the bottom of the laptop off the surface of your desk when the screen opens. With this type of design, running the system with the lid closed is not a good idea.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-821488\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/vents-gaming-laptop.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Closeup of the rear corner of a gaming laptop with the vents visible.\" width=\"650\" height=\"403\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vents on a gaming laptop. <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/gaming-laptop-vents-closeup-selective-focus-1946213242\">KanishK Gupta\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure, check with the manufacturer whether they condone running the system under load with the lid closed.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_Can_Theoretically_Damage_LCDs\"><\/span>Heat Can (Theoretically) Damage LCDs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if your laptop can adequately cool its CPU and GPU with the lid closed, another consideration is whether the LCD panel could be damaged by being close to the hot laptop body during operation.<\/p>\n<p>Like any electronic device, LCD panels have a maximum safe operating temperature. The exact numbers differ from one device to the next but are typically between <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=47773&amp;u1=htg\/821006|xid:{xid}&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fafrica_en%2Fsupport%2Ftv-audio-video%2Fdoes-altitude-affect-lcd-tvs%2F%23%3A%7E%3Atext%3DThe%2520operating%2520temperature%2520range%2520for%2CC%2520to%252040%25C2%25B0%2520C%29.&amp;___trxnet=ls\">40C<\/a> and 60C, based on the specifications we\u2019ve read. Since a closed laptop screen traps a layer of air between itself and the laptop body, it\u2019s conceivable that the temperature in that gap can reach the point where it affects the lifespan of the liquid crystals or the screen\u2019s coating.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s difficult to state conclusively that the heat from your high-performance laptop will damage the laptop\u2019s LCD in either the short or the long term. However, it stands to reason that subjecting an LCD to temperatures outside the room-temperature range it was designed for is a bad idea.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_About_Cooling_Pads\"><\/span>What About Cooling Pads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-laptop-cooling-pads\/\">Cooling pads<\/a> are popular as laptop stands with integrated cooling fans and vents. The idea is that they remove heat from the laptop through its vents and body so that the internal fans don\u2019t have to work as hard.<\/p>\n<p>In theory, this isn\u2019t a bad idea, but much depends on the exact cooling design of your laptop and the cooling pad. Even then, cooling pads offer <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laptopmag.com\/articles\/do-you-need-a-laptop-cooling-pad\">relatively small drops in temperature<\/a>, and they\u2019re not helping cool the gap between your screen and laptop body directly.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Running_Your_Laptop_Overnight_or_as_a_Server\"><\/span>Running Your Laptop Overnight or as a Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some users aren\u2019t looking to run a laptop with its lid closed while attached to an external display. For example, you might be using your old laptop as an in-home server or leaving a rendering job or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> to run overnight.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming you\u2019ve made sure any vents aren\u2019t blocked (and\u00a0enabled it to run while the lid\u2019s closed), you can leave the laptop running with the lid closed if it\u2019s only doing medium or low-intensity work that won\u2019t heat it up much.<\/p>\n<p>However, you can go the middle way and close the lid just enough to switch off the screen, but not enough to close the laptop entirely. As long as hot air isn\u2019t venting directly onto the screen, this should work indefinitely. However, it won\u2019t do much to keep dust out, so be prepared to clean your laptop regularly.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_This_Really_a_Problem\"><\/span>Is This Really a Problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your laptop is overheating or throttling its performance when you have the lid closed, then that\u2019s clearly an issue, and you should strongly consider opening the lid to prevent this from happening. If you\u2019re mainly worried that heat exposure will ruin your laptop screen, there\u2019s no clear evidence we could find that this is the case. Anecdotally we\u2019ve run laptops with their lids closed for years and have never experienced a display failure that could be directly linked to heat. That said, it\u2019s impossible to rule it out entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the only safe option is to run your laptop with the lid open. Besides, this offers a second screen if you\u2019re using an external monitor, which is almost always more useful than only having a single display. Then again, running your laptop with the lid closed has serious aesthetic and space-saving benefits, so the tradeoff depends on how much you value form over function, or what specific job you need your laptop to do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Properly Clean Your Gross Laptop<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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