The monitor is an important peripheral.
Theres nothing more frustrating than Thunderbolt display not working.
Sincerely hope that they can help you out.
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It is known for supporting high-resolution displays and high-performance data devices with a single port.
This single port can take up to 6 devices.
However, some of you may experience Thunderbolt display not working.
It is so annoying that you might see nothing on the screen when that occurs.
In this guide, we have collected some efficient solutions for you and each of them deserves a try.
Without wasting any time, lets dive into it now.
How to Fix Thunderbolt Display Not Working?
Fix 1: Update Mac & Thunderbolt Firmware
Step 1.
Go toApp Storeand choose theprofileicon.
If you see there are updates available, choose to update both Thunderbolt and Mac software.
The last step is to check for your updates.
Click theAppleicon and selectAbout This Macfrom the drop-down menu.
InSystem Reports, you’ve got the option to test whether your Mac and Thunderbolt are updated successfully.
Step 1. hit theAppleicon and chooseShut Downfrom the context menu.
Press thepowericon to turn on your machine again.
When you hear the second computer chime, release the keys.
When Thunderbolt display not working appears, you might reset it to see if it helps you out.
Turn off your Mac.
Press and hold theShift,Control,OptionandPowerkeys for 10 seconds.
Release the keys and turn on your gear by pressing thePowerbutton.
Unplug the power cable and re-plug it after 15 seconds.
Heres how to do it:
Step 1.
Go to Dock >Finder> put your cursor to the top menu > hitGo.
Click onApplicationto open theApplicationfolder.
Search and click onSystem Preferences.
Find theDisplayicon and hit it.
Then, setResolutiontoDefault for display.
To do so:
Step 1.
Shut down your gear.
Unplug the Thunderbolt monitor from your Mac.
Plug it again after a while.
This post introduces USB C and Thunderbolt 3 interfaces in detail.
After reading this post, you’re able to know the difference between them.