run El Capitan with the lid closed

Is there a way to run El Capitan with the lid closed and no keyboard or monitor plugged in?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Nov 30, 2025 7:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2025 6:14 AM

No. An external keyboard and monitor are required for that model Mac.


Excerpted from an old Discussion:


Requirements for closed display mode:


  • Power adapter
  • External keyboard, mouse, or trackpad
  • External display
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run El Capitan with the lid closed

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