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mac mini 2018 will not send to monitor

how to fix mac mini that won't connect to monitor


Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Jul 8, 2022 8:35 PM

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Jul 9, 2022 12:49 PM in response to michaelcacker

What Adapters and Adapter cables have you tested?


Sadly those old VGA/DVI monitors can be a little tricky with the newer Mac Mini's.

Keep in mind that not all aftermarket USB-C to DVI or USB-C to DVI adapters are created equal.

For help choosing a compatable USB-C to DVI adapter, see > https://top10best.how/usb-c-to-dvi-adapter?


The other option, is to just replace the older VGA/DVI monitor(s) with modern HDMI and/or USB-C display(s).


FWIW I used to have two old Samsung VGA/DVI monitors connected to my 2018 Mac Mini.

For the first DVI monitor I used an old Mac Mini's Apple HDMI to DVI adapter in the HDMI port.

For the second DVI monitor I used an old Mac Mini's Apple HDMI to DVI adapter and a USB-C to HDMI adapter.


Luckily, I had saved several of the old apple hdmi to dvi adapters from earlier Mac Mini's and they work.

mac mini 2018 will not send to monitor

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