Is it ok to keep Satellite U500 closed while using external monitor?

Hello,
I have a Satellite U500.
When at home, I use an external monitor and a keyboard. So I would close the laptop while working at home.
Can I do this, or would it damage the screen, or otherwise hinder the laptop from correctly ventilating in any way ?
Thank you a lot for your answers.
Thierry

Hi mate
Of course you can close the lid when the notebook is connected to the external monitor.
I have a Satellite notebook as well and its connected to the external monitor.
I have also an USB keyboard.
I use external keyboard instead of internal notebook keyboard and lid is closed too
So dont worried its ok!

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