After new gnome version the option to run while lid is closed is gone. How to do it now, any other way?
I want to run the laptop while lid is closed, this feature is very useful for students in class, doing ML task while theory classes. version : Manjaro 6.6, gnome 45.2
⯠cat /etc/systemd/logind.conf
# This file is part of systemd.
#
# systemd is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the
# terms of the GNU Lesser General Public License as published by the Free
# Software Foundation; either version 2.1 of the License, or (at your option)
# any later version.
#
# Entries in this file show the compile time defaults. Local configuration
# should be created by either modifying this file (or a copy of it placed in
# /etc/ if the original file is shipped in /usr/), or by creating "drop-ins" in
# the /etc/systemd/logind.conf.d/ directory. The latter is generally
# recommended. Defaults can be restored by simply deleting the main
# configuration file and all drop-ins located in /etc/.
#
# Use 'systemd-analyze cat-config systemd/logind.conf' to display the full config.
#
# See logind.conf(5) for details.
Create a file like so:
/etc/systemd/logind.conf.d/custom.conf
[Login]
HandleLidSwitch=ignore
HandleLidSwitchExternalPower=ignore
To anyone planning to copy this setup:
The OPâs profile shows âIntel Pentium N5000â, an ultra-low power processor with a ThermalDesignPower of 6W. A laptop with that kind of cpu/gpu may well be suited to run in clamshell mode, even if you accidentally drop it into a backpack after class without powering down.
Doing this with a laptop with a 35-65W TDP cpu and a dedicated gpu may keep your back warm on the way home but can potentially fry the thing.
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I wouldnât restart the systemd-logind service while logged in. 
then what to do? 
Just reboot, it should pick up your new settings.