mgrichardson

Q: how to connect a display to a lap top

I would like to know how I can connect a display monitor to my MacBook Pro.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Oct 30, 2013 10:49 AM

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  • by jeremy_v,

    jeremy_v jeremy_v Nov 1, 2013 11:16 AM in response to mgrichardson
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    Nov 1, 2013 11:16 AM in response to mgrichardson

    Hi mgrichardson,

     

    Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.

     

    You can connect an external display to the Thunderbolt port (or Mini Displayport, on older models) of your MacBook Pro. This article has some information to help you identify the display port on your Mac:

     

    Mac Basics: Ports and connectors

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2494

     

    You may need to use an adapter to connect your display to your MacBook Pro. This article has more information about Apple video adapters:

     

    About Apple video adapters and cables

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3235

     

    Once your display is connected to your Mac, you can configure it using the Displays section of System Preferences. See this article for more information:

     

    OS X: How to use multiple displays with your Mac in Mountain Lion and earlier

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5019

     

    Best Regards,

     

    Jeremy