How To Mirror Macbook With Broken Screen

How to Mirror a MacBook with a Broken Screen

A broken MacBook screen can be a major inconvenience, but it doesn't have to mean you can't use your computer. In this article, we'll show you how to mirror your MacBook's display to an external monitor or TV so that you can continue working and enjoying your content.

Benefits of Mirroring Your MacBook Display:

Use your MacBook even with a broken screen
Extend your desktop to a larger display
Share your screen with others
Stream video or other content to a TV

Prerequisites:

A MacBook with a broken screen
An external monitor or TV
An appropriate video cable (HDMI, DisplayPort, etc.)

Instructions:

Method 1: Using an External Monitor

Connect the video cable to the external monitor and to your MacBook.
On your MacBook, press the Command (⌘) + F2 keys to toggle screen mirroring on and off.
Select the "Duplicate" option to mirror your MacBook's display to the external monitor.

Method 2: Using a TV

Connect the video cable to your TV and to your MacBook.
On your MacBook, press the Command (⌘) + F2 keys to toggle screen mirroring on and off.
Select the "Mirror Built-In Display" option to mirror your MacBook's display to the TV.

Additional Tips:

If you have a Thunderbolt 3 MacBook, you can use a USB-C to HDMI or USB-C to DisplayPort cable to connect to an external monitor or TV.
You can also use a wireless screen mirroring device, such as Apple AirPlay, to mirror your MacBook's display to a compatible TV or monitor.
If you're using an external monitor, you can adjust the display settings in System Preferences to match your MacBook's display.

Mirroring your MacBook's display to an external monitor or TV is a great way to work around a broken screen and continue using your computer. Follow the steps in this article to get started.