I have a non-functioning MacBook Pro 2016 screen. I’m trying to use a second monitor to view it but cannot figure out how to change the display settings in setting preferences without being able to the main screen. Can anyone help?

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I have a non-functioning MacBook Pro 2016 screen. I’m trying to use a second monitor to view it but cannot figure out how to change the display settings in setting preferences without being able to the main screen. Can anyone help?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 21, 2022 7:46 AM

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neuroanatomist

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Jan 21, 2022 7:49 AM in response to Mikel107

If you have an external keyboard and mouse (wired), and are connected to AC power, with the lid closed the external display will be the primary display by default.

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