More Power!

[drcpunk]

Okay, I think I've got a workable formula.

Step zero: Close all windows and programs.
Step one: Hit Ctrl-Alt-Del. Do not hit Ctrl-Alt and an arrow, or the view will rotate.
Step two: Select Stand By from Shut Down menu.
Step three: Unplug machine. The tiny lightbulb icon will be a pulsing blue.
Step four: Close cover.

I did all of this about... 12 hours ago. Power was on, power button was lit up blue, but screen stayed dark. It woke up fast when I hit keys or mouse or something other than the power button, which is, after all, the point of the exercise.

Comments

[jl8e]

How much of its battery did it eat in that time?

And is closing everything necessary? It eliminates a good chunk of the advantage of sleeping the box. (Ignoring the power button problem.)

Similarly, can you just select 'stand by' from the start menu?

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

How much battery: I forgot to check.

Is closing everything necessary? I don't know. I've not experimented, as my primary goal is the to avoid touching the power button.

Start menu: I need to experiment and see if that nets me the same result. Logically, it should, but I'm not sure my computer is adhering to that logic.

[jl8e]

The only problem that might happen with not closing everything is if it runs out of juice while asleep.

[drcpunk.livejournal.com]

Right. Okay, 94% power at about 10 to midnight when I left it on stand by for about 3 hours.