How to connect Apple Cinema Display to Thunderbolt dock?

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How to connect Apple Cinema Display to Thunderbolt dock?

Hi: I'm feeling overwhelmed with monitor options. I upgraded to a MBP ().

I have dual monitors working great from it, one a 2019 HP 27q Display that connects directly to the HDMI port on the MBP, and the other an "ancient" but functional 2007 Apple Cinema Display that connects to a 1st gen Thunderbolt Dock via a DVI cable connected to a DVI-to-HDMI converter connected to the dock via HDMI which is connected to the MBP via original generation Thunderbolt.

I just upgraded my dock to a OWC Thunderbolt Dock (96W) OWCTB4DOCK but this has no HDMI port :( So I tried to connect the Apple Cinema Display to the dock via display>DVItoHDMI dongle>HDMItoThunderbolt3 dongle>dock; and then display>DVItoThunderbolt3 dongle>dock and neither of these worked...

Any advice as to how to connect my old but functional Apple Cinema Display to the modern Thunderbolt dock to get my 2nd monitor?

Failing this, what should I get in terms of a new monitor that will connect directly to the new dock ideally without any dongles?

Many, many thanks!

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Posted on Oct 14, 2022 3:06 PM

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Answer 1

Oct 16, 2022 1:05 PM in response to CharPatton

Resolution 1920 by 1200, and interface Single-Link DVI, easily convertible <-> HDMI with cheap re-wire adapters.

Your HP display is 2560 by 1440 and features:

1 DVI-D

1 DisplayPort 1.2

1 HDMI 1.4

stay away from Dual-Link DVI on the hp display, it is too complicated. Use a Thunderbolt-3 to DisplayPort adapter.

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Answer 2

JessS19

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Oct 16, 2022 10:51 AM in response to CharPatton

Greetings CharPatton,

Since you are having some issues getting your display connected, review the following resource to find a resolution: Connect a display, TV, or projector to Mac

Should the issue continue, reach out to the dock manufacturer for additional guidance.

We hope this helps, so that you can connect your display.

Best wishes.

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Answer 3

Oct 16, 2022 11:02 AM in response to CharPatton

<< an "ancient" but functional 2007 Apple Cinema Display >>

I see no cinema display released in that year. What size (diagonal measure of the display)? what material is the frame? what interface? what model number if available?

Cinema Display Original (22-Inch)

22-Inch (1600x1024)

Cinema Display ADC (22-Inch)

22-Inch (1600x1024)

Cinema Display HD (23-Inch)

23-Inch (1920x1200)

Cinema Display 20-Inch

20-Inch (1680x1050)

Cinema Display 20-Inch (Aluminum)

20-Inch (1680x1050)

Cinema Display 23-Inch (Aluminum)

23-Inch (1920x1200)