After 10.9 - no alt display via mini display
I have a 2013 Mac Book Pro connected to a TV with a mini display port to HDMI adapter.
the TV screen don't appear and if I press option (alt) key while choosing the option I can't see more screen to select.
Hello there, chevaux99.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some great recommendations for troubleshooting issues with external displays:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.
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