Is there a way to just stop the OS from using the Laptop Lid Switch all together, regardless of what you want to happen?

If not, I want to close the lid and open it with out having to log back in.

5

1 Answer

This is taken from a previous answer and it works:How can I tell Ubuntu to do nothing when I close my laptop lid?

In summary:

1. Put this into the terminal:

   sudo -H gedit /etc/systemd/logind.conf

2. Find the line that says:

   #HandleLidSwitchDocked=ignore

3. Remove the # at the beginning (i.e. uncomment it), and save the file.

4. Then type:

   sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind

When it restarts, you should find that shutting the lid turns the screen off, but leaves you logged in.

I hope that helps.

5