Choosing a Laptop with Power-On via External Dock for Photo Editing & Gaming

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Hi, I`m planning to buy a laptop mainly for photo editing and sometimes for gaming. I really want to be able to turn it on without lifting the cover because I plan to connect two monitors to it. Something like this MSI has: x-kom...

Anonymous · Answer

Unfortunately, every laptop goes to sleep mode when the lid is closed while working. You can probably turn it off somewhere in the settings, and if not, you can disconnect the lid closing sensor or install a switch on it.

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Another option is to connect an additional monitor and completely disable the built-in matrix in the graphics driver options. You won`t be able to close the laptop anyway, but at least it won`t glow and waste the card`s resources.

enhanced · Answer

By default, everyone falls asleep, but it`s not a problem.

He`s talking about the docking station - I don`t know if the one he linked works with the computer, because it should, but the ones from the old Precision M6600 or HP definitely work as the main power switch.

Anonymous · Answer

I just don`t really know why. He probably wants to use the laptop as a mini computer. All in all, an interesting idea, but first of all, the lid must be kept open. I think he wants the stations as a device with the appropriate number of video connections. Unfortunately, the graphics card built into the laptop and loaded with many monitors may get hot, and as a result - the laptop will be noisy. In my opinion, a better solution would be to add an external desktop graphics card to the laptop connected via USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt. It should be very efficient and quiet. But since we`re adding a small box with a graphics card anyway, why not build a small ITX miniPC right away?

radek0010 · Answer

What I mean is to turn it on, not wake it up. And closing the lid is not a problem, it can be easily turned off in the power options in Win10 or Win7 Added after 1 [minute]: In ITX? can you elaborate?

Anonymous · Answer

@radek0010 Can you describe what exactly you want to achieve? This is the format (size) of the computer case. They are usually the size of a game console, although you can fit a high-end computer there.

radek0010 · Answer

I would like the laptop to turn on like a desktop computer, e.g. MSI GS63 has this function. Maybe you have any other suggestions?

BANANvanDYK · Answer

Business models/mobile workstations that work with the docking station have a power button on the docking station, and the ability to connect additional monitors to the docking station. Working with the lid closed and with an external keyboard and mouse is no problem.
Even 10 years ago, it was popular to equip laptops with an infrared remote control (multimedia gadgets), which also made it possible to turn on the computer from the remote control.

radek0010 · Answer

Any examples of such docking stations?

iron64 · Answer

But the type of station depends on the laptop. It doesn`t go the other way. Decide what kind of laptop you want, and then look for whether it has a port for the station. If not, keep looking.
Delle, HP, and Lenovo business or professional series have such connectors. I use Dell e5430 this way.

gilek123 · Answer

And what, masters, is there any solution? I hid my laptop under the desk, the problem is that I can't turn it on because I have to open the cover with the screen and there is no space under the desk. How to turn on the laptop without opening the lid?

vodiczka · Answer

Remove the cover permanently or change the position of the items under the desk so that the cover opens freely. I don`t believe you won`t be able to find 30 cm vertically.

gilek123 · Answer

Well, unfortunately I don't have room...

vodiczka · Answer

Well, you don`t, but the laptop is in the desk pocket, not under the desk.

stachu_l · Answer

I have (basically, the company has) an HP EliteBook and a docking station station.html It`s not a new set, but the station lasted two generations - my IT tries to replace computers every 3 years and the station fit two subsequent HPs. Recently they told me that it no longer fits the new ones. Previously, I had an IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad and also docking stations. It is nonsense to have to lift the flap - the switch at the station turns on the power when the flap is closed and you can work like that. Sleep is triggered by closing the flap, not its current state, so when you open and close it, it will actually go to sleep - of course in the default power settings because it can be configured differently. Considering a modest 3 years x 4 laptops, I have been working like this for at least 12 years - I only open the flap with the screen when I go to a meeting where the computer will be needed or when traveling.

bigle · Answer

Refreshing the topic. Currently, dedicated laptop docking stations are no longer used. Stations with a USB-C connector are now available. And here there is a problem with full laptop-station compatibility. For example, an HP docking station with a power button connected to a non-HP laptop will most likely not turn it on. In this case, you need to lift the lid of the laptop and press the power button on it and then close the lid. This is not convenient and sometimes completely impossible due to lack of space to lift the flap. The same applies to DELL laptops, which cannot be turned on with a station other than DELL. HP USB-C Dock G5 stations work best with HP laptops - note that they come in different power options! It is similar with DELL laptops, they work with DELL WD 19 or higher stations, but stations from other manufacturers will not turn them on at the touch of a button. DELL stations also come with different power variants and sometimes the laptop screams that the power supply is too weak. If someone does not want to turn on the laptop using the button on the docking station, you can basically use any USB-C station as long as the power supply is adequate for the laptop. from the station.

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