I have a mid 2010 macbook A1342 dual core and I want to use an external monitor. I have tried various adapters: mini display port to vga, mini dvi to vga, etc - none are the correct size. Can anyone help identify the correct adapter, please? Thanks!
MacBook, macOS 10.13
Yes, that is Mini DisplayPort. A Mini DisplayPort/VGA adapter WILL fit and drive a VGA monitor. A Mini DisplayPort/HDMI adapter will fit and drive a HDMI ready TV set.
If it is not working in one of these setups, there is a problem with either the computer, port, cable or peripheral. Try p-ram zap and SMC reset to rule out software on the computer. Also try another monitor and cable (Mini DisplayPort) adapter.
Yes, that is Mini DisplayPort. A Mini DisplayPort/VGA adapter WILL fit and drive a VGA monitor. A Mini DisplayPort/HDMI adapter will fit and drive a HDMI ready TV set.
If it is not working in one of these setups, there is a problem with either the computer, port, cable or peripheral. Try p-ram zap and SMC reset to rule out software on the computer. Also try another monitor and cable (Mini DisplayPort) adapter.
Looks that way. This is the same computer with a Mini DisplayPort adapter. The adapter looks different from yours. It has to have the Mini DisplayPort symbol.
I appreciate the reply. However, I may not have explained the issue correctly. I have tried to physically fit a mini display port to vga adapter and minidvi to vga and they do not fit into the port. These are the adapters I attempted to put into the port and they do not fit. Did I order a mini display port to vga adapter and was sent the wrong thing?
Does this symbol need to be on the adapter?
Or will any adapter with this symbol work?
Thanks for your help with this...
The rectangular one, matching the port on your computer.
mid 2010 video port
