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Fix: HP Spectre Goes to Sleep in Full Table Mode on Windows 11
Blame it on the drivers or misconfigured settings
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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2-in-1 convertible laptops are a popular choice, and they should automatically switch to tablet mode when the screen is flipped. But that’s not always the case, and we often see instances where the HP Spectre’s tablet mode is not working.
Remember, theTablet Modesettings have changed in Windows. While Windows 10 allows users to configureTablet Mode, Windows 11 automatically adjusts the settings when you flip the screen or detach the keyboard. And this is when problems start to appear.
Why is my laptop entering sleep when in tablet mode on Windows 11?
Keep reading to find out how to fix things when your HP Spectre laptop goes to sleep in tablet mode.
What can I do if my HP Spectre goes to sleep when in tablet mode?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, try these quick ones first:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Change the orientation
2. Enable the sensors
3. Update the drivers
Adriver updatecan do wonders when the HP Spectre is stuck in laptop mode and doesn’t switch to tablet mode when flipped. If Windows can’t find the relevant drivers, you can always head toHP’s official website, choose your laptop, locate the latest version, andmanually install the driver.
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4. Roll back the drivers
Users often report that the HP Spectre laptop turns off tablet mode automatically, and this could be due to a buggy driver. In this case,rolling back the driverwill get you to the previous stable version.
5. Modify the Registry
6. Perform an in-place upgrade
An in-place upgrade will fix any software-based inconsistencies or misconfigured settings that led to the HP Spectre’s tablet mode not working. It’s as good as reverting to factory settings, and the best part is that you don’t lose the installed apps or stored files.
7. Roll back to Windows 10
When nothing else works, and the problem first appeared after youupgraded to Windows 11, a quick solution would be toroll back to Windows 10.
While Windows 11 supports tablet mode, there’s a likelihood that your laptop is not able to effectively run the OS. And switching to an iteration where it worked is the best course.
How do I force Windows 11 tablet mode?
There’s no way you canforce the Windows 11 tablet mode. The functionality has changed in the latest iteration, and flipping the screen or detaching the keyboard will turn on tablet mode.
Similarly, you can’t force disable it whenstuck in tablet mode. Just do the reverse: move the screen to the normal/original position or reattach the keyboard.
This completes our list of solutions when tablet mode is not working on an HP Spectre laptop. Remember, when we looked at forums, users highlighted that the problem usually appeared after the laptop was sent for repair.
So, you can’t rule out any angle. Check every aspect and let us know what worked for you in the comments section.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
