diff --git a/machines/mibook/configuration.nix b/machines/mibook/configuration.nix
index c4d33e2..3ac1514 100644
--- a/machines/mibook/configuration.nix
+++ b/machines/mibook/configuration.nix
@@ -44,6 +44,14 @@
 
   services.openssh.enable = true;
 
+  # KDE (PowerDevil) power settings: do nothing on lid close while on AC power.
+  # Shipped as a system-wide default; KConfig cascades so a user's own
+  # ~/.config/powerdevilrc will override this if present.
+  environment.etc."xdg/powerdevilrc".text = ''
+    [AC][SuspendAndShutdown]
+    LidAction=0
+  '';
+
   system = {
     stateVersion = "23.05";
     autoUpgrade.enable = true;