Internet port failure on 27" apple display

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Internet port failure on 27" apple display

I have a MacBook Pro which I link to 2x 27" displays in my workplace. One of those displays has an internet port which is an essential part of the set up, since the 2 thunderbolt ports on the MacBook Pro are used to connect the displays. This week the internet port suddenly stopped working - which means now I can only use one of my displays at a time, if I want internet. I have a high volume workflow, including email, and find the 2 displays essential for keeping track of things. Any advice? apple?

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4), 2x 27" Apple displays

Posted on Nov 26, 2015 5:17 PM

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Duane

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Nov 26, 2015 8:36 PM in response to bywong

What purpose did the internet port on the display provide?

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Nov 26, 2015 8:49 PM in response to Duane

I was using this as my main internet connection. On the laptop there are 2 thunderbolt ports, one which is for internet connection via a converter. Because I need these to support the screens I was relying on the standard internet port on the back of one of the screens to join the ethernet. I need this to use the Time Machine for backup.

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Duane

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Nov 26, 2015 8:51 PM in response to bywong

It sounds like you will need to replace or repair the monitor.

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