Hi guys, i have a Macbook Pro M1 with a broken screen. I have it connected to an external monitor but how do i type in my password as the screen will only replicate once to laptop os closed..??
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Broken MacBook M1 screen
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AZhappyjack
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External keyboard/mouse ... run it in "clamshell" mode.
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I cant get wireless / Bluetooth keyboard to connect in clamshell mode - as far as I’m aware…
Dave Braine
macrumors 601
You should be able to, assuming you have Bluetooth turned on. I use a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard with an old White MacBook in clamshell mode.
MultiFinder17
macrumors 68030
If you can’t get a Bluetooth keyboard/mouse to connect, do you have a wired set around that you can use?
Fishrrman
macrumors Nehalem
"I cant get wireless / Bluetooth keyboard to connect in clamshell mode - as far as I’m aware…"
Then get a WIRED keyboard and mouse.
Tip:
Get a wired keyboard that has USB ports on either end (such as some used MacAlly's do).
Then get a Logitech wireless mouse that has its own "unifying receiver".
Plug the receiver into the keyboard USB port, and plug the keyboard into the USB port on the Mac (a USBa to USBc adapter will be required).
Then get a WIRED keyboard and mouse.
Tip:
Get a wired keyboard that has USB ports on either end (such as some used MacAlly's do).
Then get a Logitech wireless mouse that has its own "unifying receiver".
Plug the receiver into the keyboard USB port, and plug the keyboard into the USB port on the Mac (a USBa to USBc adapter will be required).
Fravin
macrumors 6502a
I think you can just mirror your display using a key combination while startup.
Let me google it.
Found it. "Command-F1," should turn on an external display as a mirror. Just press those keys in your MBA while starting up, with the external display hooked.
Let me google it.
Found it. "Command-F1," should turn on an external display as a mirror. Just press those keys in your MBA while starting up, with the external display hooked.
Thanks guys, all sorted now to a fashion.. Does anyone know how I can stop the monitor turning off when I pull the MacBook power lead out?
Do you know how to stop the external monitor from shutting down when I pull the MacBook power lead (USB C) out?
AZhappyjack
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As I understand the requirements, it can’t be done. The Mac laptop must be plugged into a power source to run in clamshell mode.
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Dave Braine
macrumors 601
Apparently, you can.
beebom.com
How to Use MacBook in Clamshell Mode without a Power Adapter
Want to use MacBook in clamshell mode without power adapter with external monitor? Here is how to use MacBook with lid closed without connecting AC adapter.
beebom.com
It is pretty easy from the command line:
sudo pmset disablesleep 1to reverse it:
sudo pmset disablesleep 0