New Mac Mini & LG Monitor

Setting up new MacMini and LG 27MQ450 monitor. Used HDMI cable provided by monitor. Getting message that the monitor is not receiving a signal. Help! Thanks!!

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 19, 2024 6:10 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Jan 19, 2024 7:34 PM

Set aside manufactures supplied HDMI cable and test a short premium certified HDMI cable.

Plus that LG display appears to also have DisplayPort input. If so, then you might want to consider using a USB-C to DisplayPort 8K 1.4 cable instead of an HDMI cable.

For more info on connecting displays to the Mac mini, see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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den.thed

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Jan 19, 2024 7:34 PM in response to AKMEGA

Set aside manufactures supplied HDMI cable and test a short premium certified HDMI cable.

Plus that LG display appears to also have DisplayPort input. If so, then you might want to consider using a USB-C to DisplayPort 8K 1.4 cable instead of an HDMI cable.

For more info on connecting displays to the Mac mini, see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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