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Hi,
I have my MacBook Pro connected to an external monitor most of the time. When plugged into power it works perfectly.
i realise that when I disconnect power the Mac will automatically go to sleep - that’s fine. When I reconnect the power supply I seem to have to open and close the display/lid to get the computer to wake up again. Is there any other way for me to get it to wake up on the external display without opening the lid?
Thanks,
Ed.
In case anyone else is looking to the answer to this question the solution for me is cmd-F2. It doesn’t work after a reboot unless I’ve typed in my password first (I’m guessing the T2 chip is responsible), but it works every time after sleep.
In case anyone else is looking to the answer to this question the solution for me is cmd-F2. It doesn’t work after a reboot unless I’ve typed in my password first (I’m guessing the T2 chip is responsible), but it works every time after sleep.
Actually that's now working every time. Thank you. One further question, if I may:
If I shut down the computer in clamshell mode, is it possible to start up without opening the lid? I've tried disconnecting/reconnecting the AC power, which works if the lid is already open, but this doesn't seem to work? I know I don't really need to shut down the computer - just curious if this can be achieved.
Thanks again,
Ed.
if I use the scheduled start up in the morning the external display doesn’t wake up without me having to open/close the lid either. Any suggestions please?
Press a key on your external keyboard.
I’ve tried that. It seems to work sometimes, but not others. 🤔
if you have a wireles external mouse it might work every time
bluetooth devices go into sleep mode
Clamshell Mode
