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Q: Thunderbolt Display USB Clamshell Mode

I am trying to use a new Apple Display's (thunderbolt) USB ports while connected to my MacBook Pro (in clamshell mode). To be a bit more explicit below is the configuration that works and the configuration that I would like to know if it ought to work.

 

Works:

- Apply Display connected to MacBook Pro

- MBP is closed (in clamshell mode)

- external  keyboard and mouse plugged into MBP

 

Everything works as expected. However, I carry my laptop around a lot and it would be nice if I could leave the external keyboard and mouse plugged into the display's usb ports.

 

Doesn't work:

- Apply Display connected to MacBook Pro

- MBP is closed (in clamshell mode)

- external  keyboard and mouse plugged into Display

 

Is this just not possible? Is there something about being in clamshell mode that prevents the Display's USB ports from working properly?

 

Thanks!

Apple Display

Posted on Jun 14, 2016 11:28 AM