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External Monitor -- Frustration
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maccistential
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Jun 19, 2015, 09:00 PM
 
Hi,

I am running OS X 10.95 and I am trying to span my desktop to an external Acer monitor.

I had it configured fine and it was working, until I tried to change the arrangement in the display setting.

Since then my external display says No Signal, and then it goes black.

I tried a few things, including:
  • resetting the PRAM
  • scaling and unscaling the resolution
  • giving each display its own space, then taking it away
  • plugging and unplugging the adapter

Nothing has worked.

I am so frustrated with this whole thing. It feels like Apple has lost its focus, in terms of user-friendliness. Gone are the days where you plug in a display, OS X recognizes it, and it works. Even having to press Option to obtain the prompt for Detect Displays...not exactly intuitive.

I'd have no problem with anyone blasting my opinion(s) here. If I am wrong, I'd be glad to be schooled. Frankly, all I want now is to activate this !@$@# external display.

Thanks in advance for any help.
     
BLAZE_MkIV
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Jun 20, 2015, 11:35 AM
 
Try another monitor, or try the monitor on another computer.
     
maccistential  (op)
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Jun 21, 2015, 03:52 PM
 
Makes sense.

In the meantime, until I have available to me an extra laptop or monitor, is there something else constructive I can attempt?

With many thanks in advance,

Maccistential
     
reader50
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Jun 21, 2015, 05:05 PM
 
The external display. Pull up its internal menu, see that it's using the right input. While maneuvering the display, you could have accidentally touched the input-select button and clicked it over to VGA or something.

It is also possible it is getting an out-of-range signal. You could turn on display mirroring to check. Make sure your internal is set to a resolution/refresh the external supports, then turn on mirroring.
     
   
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