When I plug the usb c into my MSI monitor and MBA it just charges the MBA and won't show a display output. I am using the original cable that came in the box by the way.

What do I do to make it work?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Jun 22, 2021 6:38 PM

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SeaPapp

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Jun 23, 2021 9:56 AM in response to Thepersonwithin

Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support

Jul 7, 2021 5:30 AM in response to Thepersonwithin

The Apple USB-C Charge Cable is longer (2m) and also supports charging, but data-transfer speed is limited to 480Mbps (USB 2.0) and it doesn't support video.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208368

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When I plug the usb c into my MSI monitor and MBA it just charges the MBA and won't show a display output. I am using the original cable that came in the box by the way.

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