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Thunderbolt problem - sparkle

I have MacBookAir (13 inch early 2015) with HighSierra version 10.13.6.

I am not able to use an external display with connection to Thunderbolt.

When connected a USB next to this port the other day, I have seen small sparkles.

Today, I no longer can connect to an external display using different connectors and cables.

I have tried resetting the system, start in safe mode, and so on.

What else should I try?

MacBook Air

Posted on Nov 14, 2018 6:11 AM

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