Getting my laptop to two monitors as extensions without HDMI

Okay, so here is my situation...


I have a laptop, 2015 MacBook, and the HDMI isn't working (I tried with multiple USB-C to HDMI adapters and multiple HDMI cables with multiple different monitors). I need to have 2 separate monitors for work (my Mac supports up to two extra screens). My question is: If I Airplay to ONE Apple TV (or other airplay-enabled devices) connected to the monitor, and then connect that monitor to the other monitor using a VGA or DVI cable, will I be able to use the two screens as extensions to the desktop? Would that work at all?

If not, does anyone have a solution for me? I need the two screens to be extensions, not mirroring my laptop screen. I don't want to get it fixed because due to COVID I need to mail my laptop to Apple and it would take some days together it back and I can't be without my laptop.

Thank you!

MacBook, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 1, 2021 7:10 PM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2021 1:06 PM

if your displays have DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort then use a minidisplayport cable to the 2015 Mac and most likely DisplayPort or even HDMI to the display. Connect the mini side to the Mac thunderbolt ports.

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Mar 2, 2021 1:06 PM in response to ect2k00

if your displays have DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort then use a minidisplayport cable to the 2015 Mac and most likely DisplayPort or even HDMI to the display. Connect the mini side to the Mac thunderbolt ports.

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