How to prevent standby on laptop lid close? (for console mode)

user · January 4, 2017, 7:32pm

Hi,

In XFCE I can configure the laptop lid close not to do anything.

But how do I do that for console mode (init 3)?

deano_ferrari · January 4, 2017, 10:25pm

Check the systemd config in /etc/systemd/logind.conf

In particular

HandleLidSwitch=ignore

LidSwitchIgnoreInhibited=off

Reference

man logind.conf

Hope that helps.

user · January 4, 2017, 11:25pm

It does. I just found that info myself. Thanks!

deano_ferrari · January 5, 2017, 3:29am

Very good.

Fraser_Bell · January 6, 2017, 3:01am

Yes!!!

That’s the most satisfying way to do it!

Good on you.