WINDOW 11

How to fix Laptop Turns On Automatically After Opening Lid in Windows 11

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FEBRUARY 08, 2025

If your Windows 11 laptop powers on automatically when you open the lid, it's usually due to power settings, BIOS configurations, or system behavior designed to improve convenience. Follow these steps to resolve the issue. Below are prerequisites and methods with key tips to ensure success.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Expert, Head of Windows Circle

Check Your BIOS/UEFI Settings

Some settings may not be available depending on your laptop brand and model.

Create a Restore Point

This helps you revert changes if needed.

Check Your Laptop’s Battery Health

If your laptop behaves unpredictably, a failing battery could be the cause.

Adjust Power & Sleep Settings

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Overview

Windows may be configured to "wake" the device when the lid opens.

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Open Power & Battery Settings

Press Win + I > Go to System > Power.

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Configure Lid Behavior

Click Screen, Sleep & Hibernate Time out > Choose you configuration of turn on and off.

Click Screen and Sleep > Under When I close the lid, set both On battery and Plugged in to Do nothing or Hibernate.

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Access Advanced Power Options

Pressing the power button → Choose Shut down, Sleep, Hibernate, or Do nothing.

Pressing the sleep button → Choose Sleep, Hibernate, or Do nothing.

Click Save changes.

Scroll down > Click Related Settings > Additional Power Settings. Click Choose what closing the lid does. (*System Dependency)

Tip: If Hibernate is missing, enable it via Command Prompt – Run: powercfg /hibernate on as admin.

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Disable Fast Startup

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Fast Startup keeps the system in a hybrid shutdown state, making it resume on lid.

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Open Control Panel

Search for Control Panel and open it.

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Navigate to Power Options

Go to > Power Options.

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Modify Shutdown Settings

Click Choose what the power buttons do > Select Change settings that are currently unavailable.

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Disable Fast Startup

Uncheck Turn on fast startup under Shutdown settings > Click Save changes.

Remember: Fast Startup reduces boot time but prevents full shutdown. Use Hibernate instead.

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Modify Device Manager Settings

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The lid sensor or other hardware might trigger wake events.

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Open Device Manager

Press Win + X > Select Device Manager.

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Locate Lid Sensor Drivers

Expand System Devices > Find ACPI Lid or Lid Switch.

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Adjust Power Management

Right-click the device > Select Properties > Go to the Power Management tab.

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Disable Wake Triggers

Uncheck Allow this device to wake the computer.

Remember: Do not disable wake settings for essential devices like the keyboard/mouse.

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Check BIOS/UEFI Settings

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Hardware-level settings override Windows configurations.

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Enter BIOS/UEFI

Restart your laptop and press the BIOS key (F2/Del/Esc, varies by brand).

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Navigate to Power Settings

Use arrow keys to find Power Management or Advanced Settings.

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Disable Lid Wake Feature

Look for Power On by Lid Open or Wake on Lid > Set it to Disabled.

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Save and Exit

Press F10 (or the key shown on-screen) to save and reboot.

Tip: Take a photo of BIOS settings before making changes for easy recovery.

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Update or Roll Back Drivers

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Overview

Outdated lid sensor drivers may cause erratic behavior.

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Open Device Manager

Press Win + X > Select Device Manager.

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Update Lid Sensor Driver

Right-click Lid Switch > Select Update driver > Search automatically for drivers.

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Roll Back Driver (If Needed)

If the issue started after an update, go to Properties > Driver > Roll Back Driver.

Info: Manually download drivers from the manufacturer’s website for guaranteed compatibility.

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Check Task Scheduler

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Scheduled tasks might trigger wake events.

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Open Task Scheduler

Type Task Scheduler in the Start menu and open it.

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Navigate to UpdateOrchestrator

Go to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > UpdateOrchestrator.

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Disable Wake Tasks

Right-click tasks like Reboot or Maintenance Install > Select Disable if their triggers include Wake the computer.

Caution: Avoid disabling critical system tasks. Focus only on those linked to waking the device.

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Additional Tips

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Some modern laptops have built-in sensors to automatically power on when opened

Some third-party apps, like remote access software, can override this setting.

If your laptop supports Wake on LAN, disable it from BIOS/UEFI to prevent network triggers.

Methods (6)

Adjust Power & Slee...
3 Steps
Disable Fast Startu...
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Modify Device Manag...
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Check BIOS/UEFI Set...
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Update or Roll Back...
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Check Task Schedule...
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