I've had to give up several times on these for similar reasons. Just not reliable enough overall.
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Apple Studio Display - Owners Thread
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My display has been repaired three times; I can tell the cable won’t survive another time😆😆
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They definitely should replace that cable under warranty if it was damaged like that servicing your display for other reasons.
I was thinking the same thing. That looks like a future problem waiting to happen.
Maybe the handling via shipping pulled on it? I don't know. You would have to be super rough with it to make it look like that..
The individual who posted the photo showing damage to the power cable hasn't returned here to address the various questions that others have raised. It also is not clear what the multiple issues have been with the monitor that led to the three repairs, which may or may not be related.
To begin with, since this monitor came out and there have been articles written about the power cable, it seems clear to me that it is not intended for removal unless it's done by a repair shop or someone with the proper tool. A user who doesn't realize that may think that the cable can be removed relatively easily, as is the case for most computers and equipment, and cause damage without really intending to do so. I always try to take the approach - if something seems too difficult, then back off and make sure you're doing it correctly.
My expectation is that if Apple has repaired the monitor multiple times, and if the cable damage is solely caused by those service visits to Apple, then the cable would have been replaced during the most recent service. I do not think that Apple would return the monitor to a customer with visible and significant damage to the cable. If the cable is not durable enough to handle three removals for those repairs, then it should have been replaced under warranty.
On the other hand, if there have been other attempts to remove the cable, not by Apple or an authorized repair shop but by the owner or someone else, then that is a different matter. Whoever caused the damage will certainly be aware of it at the time - and needs to take responsibility for it.
To begin with, since this monitor came out and there have been articles written about the power cable, it seems clear to me that it is not intended for removal unless it's done by a repair shop or someone with the proper tool. A user who doesn't realize that may think that the cable can be removed relatively easily, as is the case for most computers and equipment, and cause damage without really intending to do so. I always try to take the approach - if something seems too difficult, then back off and make sure you're doing it correctly.
My expectation is that if Apple has repaired the monitor multiple times, and if the cable damage is solely caused by those service visits to Apple, then the cable would have been replaced during the most recent service. I do not think that Apple would return the monitor to a customer with visible and significant damage to the cable. If the cable is not durable enough to handle three removals for those repairs, then it should have been replaced under warranty.
On the other hand, if there have been other attempts to remove the cable, not by Apple or an authorized repair shop but by the owner or someone else, then that is a different matter. Whoever caused the damage will certainly be aware of it at the time - and needs to take responsibility for it.
I'm curious why they've had to have the ASD repaired three times. Honestly that sounds like a lemon and Apple should have replaced the whole thing by the third time, unless something they're doing is causing damage
Interestingly, I've done just that. I don't want to leave the ASD powered when I'm going to be gone for a while, as it consumes about 10 watts with nothing plugged into it because it keeps the entire downstream USB device tree powered. That's just wasteful; I don't understand why Apple doesn't have it deep sleep and cut power to the downstream USB ports when it's not plugged into a Mac.
That said, I haven't noticed any downside to switching it off. I get home, put the laptop on the stand, plug in the cable and flip the switch. The display comes up in under ten seconds.
EDIT: I use one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Grounded-Outlet-Switch/dp/B07QKPBZX1
I really hate this new world of always on Apple devices, especially now that electricity is so expensive.
I'd be pretty upset if my keyboard, mouse and AirPods stopped charging just because the Mac was turned off.
My ASD consumes 0W when the display is off and nothing is plugged in for charging.
You could also put a switch on the offending USB devices:
Cable Matters USB 3.0 Extension Cable with On Off Switch 6 ft, Support Data and Power (USB 3.0 On Off Switch/USB On Off Switch)
Cable Matters Short USB 3.0 Extension Cable (USB 3.0 Extender Cable) with On Off Switch in 6 ft
www.amazon.com
I am not endorsing that particular product, but there are many options like it. If you don't trust it you can do it yourself.
On/Off Switch for a USB-Powered Device
On/Off Switch for a USB-Powered Device: Overview This is a very simple little instructable about installing a toggle switch in a MicroUSB cable. This was made for a specific project where I needed to kill the power without having access to the components that were connected. I…
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Actually, I've requested panel replacement twice for the ASD. The first time, I took it to the Apple Store and the second time I utilized Apple's onsite service. After the first repair, it was returned to me with a nonfunctional camera (I can see a little crack on the cable already at that time), I have send back again for the camera so i know that they must have opened up the display at least three times.
p.s. my display is the VESA model, which doesn't come with a stand. EVERY technician or Apple Store genius I’ve encountered has initially tried to unplug the cable by hand and I have to explain that it’s not designed to be pluggable😆
I've 2 ASD on MacStudioM2Max. Is possible to have audio output on both display?
For example: application1 on ASD1 use speakers of ASD1 and application2 on ASD2 use speakers of ASD2.
It seems like a legitimate request to me, but I haven't found a way to do it.
Thank You.
For example: application1 on ASD1 use speakers of ASD1 and application2 on ASD2 use speakers of ASD2.
It seems like a legitimate request to me, but I haven't found a way to do it.
Thank You.
I've 2 ASD on MacStudioM2Max. Is possible to have audio output on both display?
For example: application1 on ASD1 use speakers of ASD1 and application2 on ASD2 use speakers of ASD2.
It seems like a legitimate request to me, but I haven't found a way to do it.
Thank You.
Perhaps with the Rogue Amoeba app SoundSource or Loopback to route the audio? I don't have two ASDs to try...
SoundSource - A Superior Sound Control
Access your Mac's audio devices, control per-app audio, and much more, all from the menu bar.
Loopback - Cable-free audio routing for Mac
Get all the power of a high-end studio mixing board, right inside your Mac!
Thank you.Perhaps with the Rogue Amoeba app SoundSource or Loopback to route the audio? I don't have two ASDs to try...
SoundSource - A Superior Sound Control
Access your Mac's audio devices, control per-app audio, and much more, all from the menu bar.rogueamoeba.com
Loopback - Cable-free audio routing for Mac
Get all the power of a high-end studio mixing board, right inside your Mac!rogueamoeba.com
I'll try to use it, even though I would have preferred it to be a native MacOS function.
It seemed natural to me that if I open an app on ADS2 its audio would come out of ASD2, but maybe Apple didn't think of that. Maybe I can give the idea to Apple, after patenting it.. 😂
Every day, I am still blown away at how GOOD the speakers are in this display....just imagine, if Apple can get this kind of audio reproduction out of a monitor and they decided to make a TV, how impressive would the audio be in that device? The OEM TV makers would be flabbergasted....
I have my M2 15" MBA connected to my Studio display. I am aware that the M2 MBA does not natively support multiple monitors. I know of the Displaylink workouround option, but it seems that most docks or adapters that allow multiple monitors are either dual HDMI, dual displayport, or one of each. Is there any way, or better yet, has anyone been successful in connecting a second display via HDMI to work in tandem with the Studio display using the Displaylink workaround?
You can connect a second display up to 4K I think with DisplayLink, but definitely not another Studio Display.
They're decent but the speakers on my 2017 27" iMac are noticeably better.
Crowe-t can you do one more favor and play that same song… but instead open the EQUALIZER settings of iTunes (music) and set it to SPOKEN WORD and see if that makes it no longer sound "good" but sound static-y?