What do you have it set to do when the lid is closed in the power settings?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/change-what-happens-when-you-close-your-laptop
You might be able to fix this without taking it apart.
But here is the Service Manual:
See Page 2-1 for the location of the lid switch module.
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