SP4, Can I use the keyboard when it's flipped backward?

[Gary Dave]

Bit of an odd one, but at the moment I use my SP4 as a "desktop" PC, in that I connect mice/keyboard/speakers/monitors etc to it.

The issue I'm having, is desk space. I love the SP4 keyboard and would like to continue to use it, but I have no use for the SP4 tablet/screen with this setup. I was wondering if it's possible to wake the keyboard up, after it's been flipped around the back?

So the idea is I get rid of my current desktop keyboard, lay down something protective like a cloth/soft mat, and place the SP4's screen on-top of it, with the keyboard facing up.

I know there are power options for "what to do if the lid is closed", but I don't actually close the lid. The screen is facing down, and I want the keyboard on top to face up, but still be functional.

Can this be done?

 

[Raghunath Waltz]

Can you please post a picture of the current setup so that we can have a better understanding?

 

[miodrage]

I just tryed what u want, and 4 me it is impossible. When the keyboard is flipped it won't work, at least in my case.

 

[meattray]

Same result as above.