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AWS workspaces-thin-client documentation change

Service: workspaces-thin-client · 2025-06-28 · Documentation low

File: workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/device-troubleshooting.md

Summary

Added troubleshooting section for secondary monitor display issues during VDI sessions

Security assessment

The changes address user experience issues with multi-monitor setups and provide technical solutions for display detection. No security controls or vulnerabilities are mentioned.

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diff --git a/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/device-troubleshooting.md b/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/device-troubleshooting.md
index cc02e08d6..7fdf0fd13 100644
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@@ -5 +5 @@
-Peripherals are not recognizedUnable to access WorkSpaces Thin Client workspaceVolume on headset is very low or not audibleAudio crackles or has disturbances during audio-video conference calls
+Peripherals are not recognizedUnable to access WorkSpaces Thin Client workspaceVolume on headset is very low or not audibleAudio crackles or has disturbances during audio-video conference callsSecondary monitor goes dark during VDI session
@@ -115,0 +116,28 @@ If you're experiencing audio issues with your WorkSpaces Thin Client, try one of
+## Secondary monitor goes dark during VDI session
+
+If your second monitor goes dark while you are using it, try one of the following procedures:
+
+###### Detect display from **Settings**
+
+  1. Go to **Settings** then **Peripheral devices**.
+
+  2. Select **Detect Extended Display** under **DISPLAY RESOLUTION**.
+
+![](/images/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/settings-dectect-display.jpeg)
+
+
+
+
+###### Detect display from VDI toolbar
+
+  1. Open your VDI toolbar.
+
+  2. Select **Detect Displays** on the toolbar.
+
+![](/images/workspaces-thin-client/latest/ug/images/silk-dectect-display.jpeg)
+
+
+
+
+After doing either procedure, the secondary monitor should come back on. If the problem continues, restart your WorkSpaces Thin Client device.
+