Login displayed on closed Macbook screen

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Login displayed on closed Macbook screen

Hello,

I am using my Macbook with the screen closed down on its keyboard and an external screen and keyboard to drive the Mac. I did put the Mac to sleep but when I did wake up the Mac I had no login dialog on my external screen. I opened the Mac and I discovered the login screen was in fact displayed on the screen of the Macbook.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS Sierra (10.12)

Posted on Oct 15, 2016 10:08 PM

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Answer 1

i_rina

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Oct 17, 2016 8:48 AM in response to JeanMeslier

Hi JeanMeslier,

I understand that the login screen doesn't display on your external display when using closed display mode. I would recommend making sure that your MacBook is connected to a power source when this happens as this is the usual cause. I would also take a look at the articles below for more information on using external displays with a Mac.

Use your Mac notebook computer in closed-display mode with an external display

Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac

Please let us know if you are still experiencing the issue, and thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities!

Cheers.

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JeanMeslier Author

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Oct 17, 2016 4:20 PM in response to i_rina

Thank you irina_w. As I know the computer was connected. I only had this issue one time. I'll come back if it happen again.

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i_rina

Community Specialist

Oct 18, 2016 6:40 AM in response to JeanMeslier

JeanMeslier,

You are welcome and please let us know if you experience the issue again.

Cheers.

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