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clamshell mode

  1. At_Op45

    Clamshell Mode or Alternative?

    I currently own three older MBP models. I really don't know what to do with them. I've considered setting them up into dedicated clamshell modes around the house but I don't know if with their specs its worth it. If it is, may you please recommend setups, peripherals, and generally any info/...
    • At_Op45
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    • clamshell mode macbook pro "13 mid 2012 macbook pro (13" 2011 late) macbook pro (13" early 2011)
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  2. P

    MacBook Pro 15"2018 - Glitches Safari on External Display Clamshell - macOS 10.14.1

    Hello. I've been having some problems for a couple of days whenever I use my MacBook Pro with external display in clamshell mode. I have some weird glitches when using Safari. It is strange that this only happens in safari, and when mouse cursor rolls over some webpage components, like the one...
    • precision01
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    • clamshell mode displayport external display glitches macbook pro macbook pro 2018
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  3. airlied

    Can't reboot Mac with Blackmagic eGPU connected

    I just got my new 2018 model Macbook Pro (15' 2.2Ghz hex-core i7, Radeon pro 560X, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD). And a fancy Blackmagic eGPU. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FlU2CVpPVwVnEzgE5eZi6zclrUYtdvHp/view Everything was fine, until I rebooted my Mac. I found that the Mac won't reboot...
    • airlied
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    • blackmagic egpu clamshell mode display egpu macbook pro power reboot
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  4. M

    Clamshell Mode discussion [merged]

    I'm wondering if there are any issues of having a macbook pro connected to a 4k monitor in clamshell mode 95% of the time? The first concern is heat and ventilation related. I noticed on my MBP 15" 2015, it heats up and I can feel some heat on the keyboard area. We all know heat is a...
    • Mac2c
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    • clamshell mode cooling macbok pro macbook pro 2018
    • Replies: 112
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. G

    rMBP 13 (Early 2015): weird trackpad/keyboard/display issue

    Hi, I would need your help to fix my Macbook Pro Retina 13” (early 2015). Problem: As in the video below, just after the boot, the macbook display is flashing/blinking or black, and the same occurs for the keyboard light. In the meanwhile, the keyboard is always almost unusable (randomly or no...
    • gp313
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    • clamshell mode display issue lid sensor reed switch
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. zachanimates

    Macbook - a way to stay awake while in clamshell mode (no external monitor)?

    I have been using astropad with my macbook pro and ipad as a drawing tablet and wanted to know if there was a way to have my laptop stay awake in clamshell mode while I worked on my ipad, so I wouldn't have to have both screens open. Astropad is only able to mirror the same display and doesn't...
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