MacBook Pro with broken display

linuxxxunil · 11-02-2023, 07:29 PM

Is DisplayLink the wrong product for me? It looks like I can 'extend' the main display over to my TV but I have no clue what is showing on the MacBook Pro main display as it is broken.
When I use a thunderbolt to HDMI cable, the TV shows everything on the main display.
Is there a way to configure DisplayLink the same way?
Thank you.

linuxxxunil · 11-02-2023, 09:48 PM

Mirroring Display setting brought all the icons to the tv.
Thanks

eric543 · 12-30-2023, 04:02 PM

DisplayLink might not be ideal for your needs, as it's best for extending displays, not replacing a broken one. A direct Thunderbolt to HDMI cable, as you're using, is more suitable for showing your MacBook Pro's main display on your TV. DisplayLink can technically mirror displays, but setup could be tricky with a non-functional MacBook screen.

11-02-2023, 07:29 PM	#1
linuxxxunil Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 2	MacBook Pro with broken display Is DisplayLink the wrong product for me? It looks like I can 'extend' the main display over to my TV but I have no clue what is showing on the MacBook Pro main display as it is broken. When I use a thunderbolt to HDMI cable, the TV shows everything on the main display. Is there a way to configure DisplayLink the same way? Thank you.

11-02-2023, 09:48 PM	#2
linuxxxunil Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Posts: 2	Fixed it I think ... Mirroring Display setting brought all the icons to the tv. Thanks

12-30-2023, 04:02 PM	#3
eric543 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Posts: 1	DisplayLink might not be ideal for your needs, as it's best for extending displays, not replacing a broken one. A direct Thunderbolt to HDMI cable, as you're using, is more suitable for showing your MacBook Pro's main display on your TV. DisplayLink can technically mirror displays, but setup could be tricky with a non-functional MacBook screen.