system sleep in display-closed mode does not work

Gjonjordan23 · 02-11-2026, 09:33 AM

Hi
I have a MacBook Air M1 2020 and a Dell D3100 docking station, which was the one that worked to connect with 2 monitors through display link. thanks DL for this feature it is very helpful and prevented me from throwing my monitors out of the window.

The only problem i still struggle with is that the system sleep in display closed mode does not work. I turn it off and close my macbook but my 2 monitors shut down as well and i would love to only use 2 monitors and prevent my macbook air to be on in a weird, place consuming position.

Does anyone have the same struggles and tries to find out how to solve it?

PS: i recently downloaded the graphics connectivity and also the support tool for macbook but nothing seems to work even after shutting down my computer.

Thanks for any advice!

rboerner · 02-11-2026, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gjonjordan23

Hi
I have a MacBook Air M1 2020 and a Dell D3100 docking station, which was the one that worked to connect with 2 monitors through display link. thanks DL for this feature it is very helpful and prevented me from throwing my monitors out of the window.

The only problem i still struggle with is that the system sleep in display closed mode does not work. I turn it off and close my macbook but my 2 monitors shut down as well and i would love to only use 2 monitors and prevent my macbook air to be on in a weird, place consuming position.

Does anyone have the same struggles and tries to find out how to solve it?

PS: i recently downloaded the graphics connectivity and also the support tool for macbook but nothing seems to work even after shutting down my computer.

Thanks for any advice!

My impressions based on your description are:

A. You have a Mac with a Dell D3100 connected to it
B. You have two monitors connected to the D3100
C. You would like to use your Mac with the laptop lid closed, and use only the two monitors connected to the D3100
D. When you close the lid of your Mac, the Mac goes to sleep and the two monitors connected to the D3100 stop working

Can you please confirm if my impressions are correct? If I am mistaken please feel free to correct me by using the item letters as a reference.

02-11-2026, 09:33 AM	#1
Gjonjordan23 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2026 Posts: 1	system sleep in display-closed mode does not work Hi I have a MacBook Air M1 2020 and a Dell D3100 docking station, which was the one that worked to connect with 2 monitors through display link. thanks DL for this feature it is very helpful and prevented me from throwing my monitors out of the window. The only problem i still struggle with is that the system sleep in display closed mode does not work. I turn it off and close my macbook but my 2 monitors shut down as well and i would love to only use 2 monitors and prevent my macbook air to be on in a weird, place consuming position. Does anyone have the same struggles and tries to find out how to solve it? PS: i recently downloaded the graphics connectivity and also the support tool for macbook but nothing seems to work even after shutting down my computer. Thanks for any advice!