🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions to Fix the Error on Acer Laptops (Lid Closed Issue)

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions to Fix the Error for Acer Laptop (Lid Closed Issue)

🔍 Step 1: Update Device Manager Power Management Settings

1. Open Device Manager:

   • Right-click the Windows Start icon.
   • Select Device Manager from the menu.
     (If you’re not in administrator mode, right-click and choose Run as administrator.)

2. Expand the Device Lists:

   • Expand both:
     • Keyboards
     • Mice and other pointing devices

3. Adjust Power Management Settings:

   • For each HID-compliant mouse/keyboard:
     • Right-click > Properties.
     • Go to the Power Management tab.
     • Ensure "Allow this device to wake the computer" is checked.
     • If the box is unchecked and clickable, enable it.
   • Close Device Manager once all devices are updated.

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🔧 Step 2: Change BIOS Settings

1. Restart the Laptop and Enter BIOS:

   • As soon as the laptop starts booting, press F2 repeatedly (for Acer laptops).
   • If F2 doesn’t work, check your laptop’s manual for the correct key.

2. Adjust BIOS Power Settings:

   • Find and enable:
     • Wake on USB While Lid Closed
     • Lid Open Resume (if available)
   • These options are usually found under Power Management or Advanced Settings.

3. Save Changes:

   • Press the appropriate key to Save & Exit (usually F10).
   • Confirm the save and allow the laptop to reboot.

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🔄 Step 3: Re-check Device Manager Settings

1. Open Device Manager again.
2. Verify:
   • Keyboards and Mice settings still have "Allow this device to wake the computer" checked.

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⚡ Step 4: Adjust Power Options in Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel:

   • Press Windows + R, type control, and hit Enter.

2. Navigate to Power Options:

   • Go to Hardware and Sound > Power Options.

3. Verify or Adjust Power Settings:

   • Ensure settings like "Choose what closing the lid does" are configured to your preference (e.g., Do nothing when the lid is closed).
   • Adjust any settings that may have changed after recent updates.

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✅ Step 5: Test the Fix

1. Close the lid and verify:

   • External monitors stay on.
   • No unexpected shutdowns or errors appear.

2. Restart the laptop a few times to ensure the issue is fully resolved.

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💡 Additional Notes

• If the error persists, double-check for any Windows Updates that could be causing conflicts.
• Update device drivers using Windows Update or from the Acer support website.