Is there any workaround to the two display limitation on MacBook Pro M2?

bot_shadow wrote:

My old 2019 MB Pro had no issues running up to 4 external monitors at a time. I typically run 3 external 32 inch monitors and leave my MB Pro in clamshell mode. So I never even thought this would be a problem. I just got a 2023 M2 Pro chip MB Pro and from the articles I'm seeing I can't run more than 2 external monitors. However Mac Mini's can support 3 because they don't have one integrated in the computer. So my question, is there a way where I can disable the internal screen or trick it when it's in clamshell mode and be able to run a 3rd external monitor?

I don't really want to buy an expensive DisplayLink dock and run their software as an alternative to be able to run a 3rd screen.

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< 2023 M2 Pro chip MB Pro >

"Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt, or one external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI, One external display supported at 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display at 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI (M2 Pro) Up to four external displays: Up to three external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 4K resolution at 144Hz over HDMI, Up to three external displays: Up to two external displays with 6K resolution at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one external display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz or one external display with 4K resolution at 240Hz over HDMI (M2 Max)"

ref: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) - Technical Specifications