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MacBook connected via Thunderbolt/USB-C to external 4K display showing DisplayPort Alt Mode signal lanes

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Fixing USB-C and Thunderbolt External Monitor Not Detected on macOS (Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3/M4)

When your MacBook Pro or MacBook Air charges through a USB-C or DisplayPort cable but refuses to wake an external display, use this hardware and WindowServer troubleshooting guide.

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