Every time I plug in the hdmi cord on Mac the screen goes to a blank page

I’m trying to use my Mac connected to a projector by HDMI. The projector isn’t working but I set the HDMI output to main monitor and now every time I plug in the hdmi cord the screen goes to a blank page and I cannot access the settings menu to switch it back.


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Jul 18, 2023 2:37 PM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2023 6:01 PM

wootyman Said:

"HDMI reset: I’m trying to use my Mac connected to a projector by HDMI. The projector isn’t working but I set the HDMI output to main monitor and now every time I plug in the hdmi cord the screen goes to a blank page and I cannot access the settings menu to switch it back."

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Try Mirroring the Screen with the Keyboard:


  • No Touch Bar: [Hold Down: command + Press: F1]


  • With a Tech Bar: [Hold Down: command + Press: dim display on the Touch Bar]

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Jul 18, 2023 6:01 PM in response to wootyman

wootyman Said:

"HDMI reset: I’m trying to use my Mac connected to a projector by HDMI. The projector isn’t working but I set the HDMI output to main monitor and now every time I plug in the hdmi cord the screen goes to a blank page and I cannot access the settings menu to switch it back."

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Try Mirroring the Screen with the Keyboard:


  • No Touch Bar: [Hold Down: command + Press: F1]


  • With a Tech Bar: [Hold Down: command + Press: dim display on the Touch Bar]

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