![Used a very weak fridge magnet and some masking tape to force my MacBook Pro into clamshell mode without closing it, so I can use an external monitor, without sacrificing the thermals. Used a very weak fridge magnet and some masking tape to force my MacBook Pro into clamshell mode without closing it, so I can use an external monitor, without sacrificing the thermals.](https://preview.redd.it/gzm50am9gjy41.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=00a2e158f89dc4520f90e809621cbfd6d1290ba4)
Used a very weak fridge magnet and some masking tape to force my MacBook Pro into clamshell mode without closing it, so I can use an external monitor, without sacrificing the thermals.
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macos - Is there a problem with closing the lid of a MacBook Pro when using an external monitor? - Ask Different
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