VGNA215Z will not standby when lid closed

[aircool]

Does anyone know where the device is on the laptop to sense lid closure to trigger standby/hibernation?

Thanks for any help

[ChrisOfTheOT]

Hmm - ignore me, sorry... [:">]

Cheers,

Chris

[aircool]

Thanks Chris, i will ignore you politely!
It worked fine until a few days ago, i had to put in a new printed circuit to mousepad (long story!) but it seems to have failed at the same time, if i can find it, i may be able to cure it.

Regards
Steve

[aircool]

Ok sorted it.

The sensor is triggered by a magnet in the top of screen bezel (near the latch) when you close laptop lid, the magnet affects a sensor on the printed circuit near the mousepad.

The new mousepad circuit appears to be a modified circuit, whe i checked, the magnet and sensor did not line up, i had to reposition magnet in bezel (sticky tape i am afraid, but it works) i guess there is a modified bexel to match the modified printed circuit.

I had to buy this part from USA as no one in UK would sell me the part, something i will take into consideration when buying my next laptop.

[ChrisOfTheOT]

You see what can be accomplished by ignoring me? Marvelous, isn't! Just pleased to be able to help...

Cheers, aircool,

Chris

[kee-lo_]

I was nearly going to write a guilde to stopping it hibernate when you close the lid, did you do that too Chris?

[aircool]

I am ignoring Chris's last post in the hope that i will be able to correctly identify today's six lottery numbers, if i win, i will of course ignore your posting for percentage of the payout!

Steve

[ChrisOfTheOT]

I was nearly going to write a guilde to stopping it hibernate when you close the lid, did you do that too Chris?

Exactly! (But I'm glad I'm not the only one....

Cheers, Kee-Lo,

Chris

[ChrisOfTheOT]

I am ignoring Chris's last post in the hope that i will be able to correctly identify today's six lottery numbers, if i win, i will of course ignore your posting for percentage of the payout! Steve

Made me chuckle, Steve - thanks!

Cheers,

Chris

[kee-lo_]

Hehe I had to read it a few times