diff --git a/plinth/modules/power/data/usr/lib/systemd/login.conf.d/50-freedombox.conf b/plinth/modules/power/data/usr/lib/systemd/login.conf.d/50-freedombox.conf
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+# SPDX-License-Identifier: AGPL-3.0-or-later
+#
+# Disable sleep when laptop lid is closed, whether on battery or on
+# external power. This configuration is for Debian laptops with freedombox
+# installed as a package.
+#
+# To override the configuration in this file, a system administration can copy
+# this file to /etc/systemd/logind.conf.d/90-my.conf (or /etc/systemd/logind.conf)
+# and set the values to 'yes'.
+[Login]
+HandleLidSwitch=ignore
+HandleLidSwitchExternalPower=ignore