Extended Desktop

I can extend displays from my laptop using a docking station. However, is there a means of disabling the laptop display so that nothing will open on it as I have it closed and sitting in a laptop stand?

hello everyone! i have a hp laptop (hp pavillion dv5 1160ev) with Windows Vista Home Premium and i use a second monitor (lg tv) using a hdmi cable. for a long time i was fine. i used my tv as extended monitor to the right and when i wanted to watch a movie on it i just turn down the lid. of...