How do I go back to original display settings on MacBook Pro?

external display was recognized but dark. I selected it as main display (to try out) and now I can’t go back as external display continues dark as MacBook display doesn’t mirror. For the MacBook im working on secondary display but as it’s dark I can’t see the actions. How do I go back to original setting?


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MacBook Pro (M2 Pro, 2023)

Posted on Apr 30, 2023 11:45 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2023 11:53 PM

jomrt27 Said:

"Main / Secondary display: external display was recognized but dark. I selected it as main display (to try out) and now I can’t go back as external display continues dark as MacBook display doesn’t mirror. For the MacBook im working on secondary display but as it’s dark I can’t see the actions. How do I go back to original setting?"

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Power Off the Mac:

Do you have any concern for losing data? If not, then power off the Mac. Then, unplug the monitor. Then boot up normally.

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Apr 30, 2023 11:53 PM in response to jomrt27

jomrt27 Said:

"Main / Secondary display: external display was recognized but dark. I selected it as main display (to try out) and now I can’t go back as external display continues dark as MacBook display doesn’t mirror. For the MacBook im working on secondary display but as it’s dark I can’t see the actions. How do I go back to original setting?"

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Power Off the Mac:

Do you have any concern for losing data? If not, then power off the Mac. Then, unplug the monitor. Then boot up normally.

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