Q: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) + Thunderbolt Display Issues
I just got back from the Apple store with my brand new $999 27 inch Thunderbolt display. I purchased this based on 2 things:
1) I read online that my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) was capable of using dual monitors via daisy-chained thunderbolt displays. I found this information here:
Thunderbolt ports and displays: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) - Apple Support
It clearly states I can do what I want, which is have dual external monitors with my notebook.
2) I double checked this information with the salesperson who sold me the monitor in the Apple store tonight.
So, my plan was to keep my MacBook Pro closed at all times and on my desk while using this new monitor, in conjunction with my existing monitor using the Thunderbolt port on the new monitor as the output, sending it through my official Apple Thunderbolt to DVI adapter. Everything I read online would support this. Low and behold, I hook everything up tonight and no matter what I do, I can not get the second display to work. I have now tried 3 different external displays. I know the monitors and my Thunderbolt to DVI adapter work because I can plug them to the notebook directly, and they work.
This all makes me think the Thunderbolt port on my new monitor is defective. Am I correct in assuming this, or am I missing something? This is a huge monitor to have to haul back to the store...
AppleTV 2, Windows 7
Posted on Nov 13, 2015 8:54 PM