I have a cracked screen and I freshly formatted the hard drive on Windows (So basically, my MAC has no OS but I have an installer). Will I be able to switch to an external monitor on boot so I could see the OS installation well? if so, how do I switch?
Not in a position to test this exactly right now so I am just speculating.
IF this is possible, it should just be a matter of connecting your external display prior to booting, then booting the computer up (I suppose into the recovery partition, or an install disk). Since the computer recognizes the built in display and doesn't know its cracked, it will still display on there (unless you go into clamshell mode by closing the computer after it loads up the external display). I don't know if it will default to mirroring or extending.
Again, that is if it will work. Without an OS installed, I am not sure how it will behave.
I'm in a pickle. Friend, please find the time to help me test this out as I haven't bought a mini DVI yet. I'd greatly appreciate your effort 😀 This is the only problem I have right now and the Mac isn't even mine. I really think I need an OS to configure the external monitor. Gee, I really need an Apple expert here...
I Have an operating system installed on all of my devices so without wiping one of my own devices clean I can't help you.
Those adaptors are ~$35 and you'll probably use it routinely. I'm sure you can return it to the place of purchase if it doesn't work out. Just give it a shot yourself.
I have been googling it for a while. Some say the monitor will be stretched. not mirrored. I feel really bad. Apple store is like 5 hours away. I shouldn't have formatted the hard drive.
Those adaptors are available at other retailers too. You don't have to go to the apple store to purchase one.
Hi,
Do these work when running under the installer dvd?
Quick key commands for video controls:
Can I switch to an external monitor on boot without OS?
