New Max mini HDMI issue

When I attach my Lenovo Q 27–10 monitor to a new M2 Mac mini via hdmi cable …monitor reads “no signal”

tried using a new 4K capable cable… Nothing… Tried using usb-C port using an HDMI conversion cable…nothing


tested using USB-C to USB-C on a different monitor, it works fine. My Lenovo does not have USB-C capability. I really don’t want to throw it out. It’s a really good monitor.

Apple TV 4K, tvOS 13

Posted on Sep 15, 2023 2:23 PM

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Posted on Sep 15, 2023 6:34 PM

Is this It?


https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd500318-lenovo-q27q-10-monitor-overview

https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/lenovo_q27q-10_ug_201907_version1_en.pdf


It's a 2560x1440 pixel monitor. It has both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. I would think that you'd have no problem using HDMI to HDMI, USB-C (DisplayPort) to HDMI, or USB-C (DisplayPort) to DisplayPort.


A Google search found this Lenovo Communities thread where people were reporting problems getting the monitor to work with the M1 Mac Mini.


https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Displays-Options-and-Accessories/A-problem-with-Lenovo-Q27q%C2%AD10-connected-to-Mac-Mini-M1/m-p/5081925


The thread suggested two fixes:


  • Using a HDMI to HDMI connection, but setting the refresh rate on the Lenovo display to 60 Hz, instead of 75 Hz.
  • Using a USB-C (DisplayPort) to DisplayPort connection


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Sep 15, 2023 6:34 PM in response to Boo_hiss

Is this It?


https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd500318-lenovo-q27q-10-monitor-overview

https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/monitor/lenovo_q27q-10_ug_201907_version1_en.pdf


It's a 2560x1440 pixel monitor. It has both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. I would think that you'd have no problem using HDMI to HDMI, USB-C (DisplayPort) to HDMI, or USB-C (DisplayPort) to DisplayPort.


A Google search found this Lenovo Communities thread where people were reporting problems getting the monitor to work with the M1 Mac Mini.


https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Displays-Options-and-Accessories/A-problem-with-Lenovo-Q27q%C2%AD10-connected-to-Mac-Mini-M1/m-p/5081925


The thread suggested two fixes:


  • Using a HDMI to HDMI connection, but setting the refresh rate on the Lenovo display to 60 Hz, instead of 75 Hz.
  • Using a USB-C (DisplayPort) to DisplayPort connection


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