Mac Mini (late 2012) cannot connect to Samsung LED S24B350 model via HDMI

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Mac Mini (late 2012) cannot connect to Samsung LED S24B350 model via HDMI

Hi guys,

I just bought a late 2012 Mini. I have one 3 month olds Samsung LED 24 inch monitor (model is S24B350). I tried to connect the Mini with the monitor via HDMI-HDMI cable but nothing happens, seem like the monitor doesn't get any signal. I tried with to connect Mini to Samsung TV, and PC to the above LED monitor, both work. So I don't really understand why my Mini cannot connect with the monitor at all (Mini, Monitor and cable work just fine).

I have tried these with no luck:

- Adjust the Display setting to 1080p 60Hz (native resolution in my monitor)

- Unplug the cable, turn off and turn off Mini, then plug in the cable.

I'm thinking about getting a MiniDisplay port to HDMI to connect to my monitor (it doesn't have DVI, only VGA and HDMI) and see if it works. But I'm really curious to find out how to make HDMI to HDMI work on my case (regardless of "quality" issue having with HDMI port in the late 2012 Mini)

Thank you very much.

Mac mini (Late 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Dec 6, 2012 5:27 AM

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Answer 1

BDAqua

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Dec 8, 2012 12:03 PM in response to Darrion Nguyen

Have you tried this...

Boot Mini, turn off Monitor, turn on monitor?

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Answer 2

Dec 9, 2012 7:21 PM in response to BDAqua

I tried to turn on/off monitor but no luck. Seem like it doesnt work with my monitor only. Work well with other hDMI tv.

By the way, I also have blown out color via HDMI-HDMI and MD port- HDMI. Seem like a really bad purchase from me.

Thinking of returning the Mini, get the money and wait until the problem is fixed.

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Answer 3

BDAqua

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Dec 9, 2012 8:28 PM in response to Darrion Nguyen

Hi Darrion,

I note that Samsung Monitors have more problems than most on Macs, a screen shot may look perfect viewed on another Mac.

I'd return it & wait for a Mini with a real Graphic Card myself, or get a 2011 Refurb that does.

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Answer 4

Dec 9, 2012 8:57 PM in response to BDAqua

Thanks for the reply.

I dont need a dedicated graphic card cause I dont play game much. Honestly the mini is far beyond my need (web surfing, HD movies, some photoshop and video editing, light gaming) I also dont want to take refurbished Mini cause it is quite putdate for me. I may as well wait untill the problem is fixed and buy a new one. Not so sure about apple purchase after this one..

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Answer 5

BDAqua

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Dec 9, 2012 9:09 PM in response to Darrion Nguyen

Yes, if fixed it'd be OK for what you do. 🙂

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