If I connect this to an external monitor, can I close the HP (lower the screen onto the keyboard), or must it stay in an open position?
I want to use an external keyboard/mouse, and do not want to use the HP's screen, while connected to the ext monitor. null

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If I connect this to an external monitor, can I close the HP (lower the screen onto the keyboard), or must it stay in an open position?
I want to use an external keyboard/mouse, and do not want to use the HP's screen, while connected to the ext monitor. null

Graygeek · Accepted Answer

You can configure it to keep going with just the external monitor while the lid is closed on the Chromebook itself. For two monitors, you'll need the screen on the unit for the moment. Display Port MST support (so you can have two external & extended monitors) appears to be coming in the next major release of Chrome OS, so with the right USB-C docking station, you can drive two external monitors in extended mode by daisy-chaining the display port interfaces.

Answered by Graygeek 6 years ago

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HP Team · Answer

You can adjust the power settings in ChromeOS to customize the behavior to what you prefer.

“If I connect this to an external monitor, can I close the HP (lower the screen onto the keyboard), or must it stay in an open position? I want to use an external keyboard/mouse, and do not want to use the HP's screen, while connected to the ext monitor.”

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