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Andythed

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Jan 13, 2011
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Updated for stupid spelling / grammer

Hello

I have a mid 2010 27" imac

I have been using a mdp to hdmi cable for connecting to the tv, but the cable has broken and I am worried about constantly plugging in and out of the mac

I bought a short mdp to hdmi cable to leave connected to the mac. I then bought an hdmi cable to connect to the mdp / hdmi when needed. My thought was that if the two cables are the ones that are constantly connected / disconnected it leaves less room for damage to the mac.

I have just tried this and it does not work. Would there be a problem with this setup and two cables connecting the devices?

Tried the hdmi cable separately and that is OK. However, I cannot try the hdmi / mdp port cable on its own.


Set up

Imac - mdp male to hdmi female - hdmi male to hdmi male - TV



Andy
 
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