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Macbook Pro broken screen external monitor firmware efi

I have a Macbook Pro 16 inch 2019 A2141. The screen is broken and it asks for a firmware password. I’m wondering if I can just take the screen out and then connect it to a external display? I am gonna bring my macbook to apple to remove the firmware password but then my screen is still broken and I was thinking to use it as a pc. If I disconnect the internal screen, is it gonna display everything on a external display(through hdmi)? Even if I have to let’s say restart the system or update it or put in the firmware password? Thank you!

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Posted on Mar 10, 2022 9:01 AM

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yigit113 wrote:

I have a Macbook Pro 16 inch 2019 A2141. The screen is broken and it asks for a firmware password. I’m wondering if I can just take the screen out and then connect it to a external display? I am gonna bring my macbook to apple to remove the firmware password but then my screen is still broken and I was thinking to use it as a pc. If I disconnect the internal screen, is it gonna display everything on a external display(through hdmi)? Even if I have to let’s say restart the system or update it or put in the firmware password? Thank you!


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If the display is the issue there is no need to remove the display— the external monitor renders directly from the GPU not the display.



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Mar 10, 2022 9:12 AM in response to Community User

yigit113 wrote:

I have a Macbook Pro 16 inch 2019 A2141. The screen is broken and it asks for a firmware password. I’m wondering if I can just take the screen out and then connect it to a external display? I am gonna bring my macbook to apple to remove the firmware password but then my screen is still broken and I was thinking to use it as a pc. If I disconnect the internal screen, is it gonna display everything on a external display(through hdmi)? Even if I have to let’s say restart the system or update it or put in the firmware password? Thank you!


?


If the display is the issue there is no need to remove the display— the external monitor renders directly from the GPU not the display.



If you have AppleCare+ it will cover a large portion of accidental damage.

AppleCare Products - Mac - Apple


Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair - Official Apple Support

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support


Check your coverage

My Support - Official Apple Support


Macbook Pro broken screen external monitor firmware efi

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