[felicia]

I have and Acer laptop, I have a lcd monitor as well and I would like to use it. Would it be safe it put it on top of laptop with it closed? Would it be bad for airflow or something? I have no where else I can put it. Sorry if this is obvious.

[Wolfeymole]

Hi Felicia

Forgive me if I'm being really stupid but how would you operate the laptop with the lid closed?

[felicia]

Hmmmmmm Bit embarressed now,(does it not stay on if you shut lid?)

[Wolfeymole]

Don't be embarrassed Felicia.

Dependant on your settings it will more than likely go into Standby.

I'm pre-supposing you are using the monitor as an external screen with regard to what is showing on the laptop yes?

[felicia]

Ok! have tried closing and in does go standby, I just have spare montior and don't want to waste it as its nice. Thanks for help though:)

[Wolfeymole]

Unless you live in a shoe box you surely must have room at the side of the laptop or on a small coffee table perhaps.

[felicia]

Bit bigger than a shoes box but things are against me, ie stupid shape computer desk with arch over the top so not like normal table, also 2 year old, no good for coffee table! Thanks though for your patience, will think of different plan.

[Wolfeymole]

Here's one ok.

Get a plastic tray like you see in a self service cafe and put the laptop on that, it's better than your lap and the airflow will not be restricted.

Then put the monitor where the laptop was.

[felicia]

Ha! Thanks! have rearranged now and put the laptop all the way on top of stupid desk and montior on desk as I have external keyboard too, will stop little fingers getting cd tray too! thanks

[Wolfeymole]

Glad to have been of help, consider looking round in case we can solve any other problem you may have. :)