HT201853: About Apple video adapters and cables

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gbsdirect

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Q: Can hdmi cable be used to connect Macbook Pro Retina to HP 2311x monitor?

New Macbook Pro won't recognize external monitor connected via HDMI cable. Computer works while connected but every 10 seconds or so the screen on the laptop goes to blue and then back to normal.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3), Monitor is HP 2311x

Posted on Sep 9, 2013 8:56 PM

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by braden85,

braden85 Sep 12, 2013 8:52 AM in response to gbsdirect
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Sep 12, 2013 8:52 AM in response to gbsdirect

Hi gbsdirect!

I have an article here that can help you troubleshoot this issue with your connection to your external monitor:

Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573

Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities. Have a good one!

-Braden
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