I have a late 2013 Mac Pro with a 27” Apple Cinema Display. I just purchased an M2 Mac Studio. I attached the Cinema Display to the Mac Studio with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. However, the display does not power on. What am I doing wrong?
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What model is the Cinema Display?
read the Product Information details at > Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
Note: This adapter does not support DisplayPort displays like the Apple LED Cinema Display or third-party DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort displays. For more information, visit the Apple Support page for the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.
I am about to get a Studio & have a 3 component cord. It hooks fine to my 27" iMac, why won't it work on the Studio?
27-in ThunderBolt display has two component lead-in cord with Thunderbolt (with ThunderBolt symbol, a thunderbolt) and MagSafe.
Apple ThunderBolt-3 <-> ThunderBolt-2 adapter support this one.
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27-in Cinema Display has three component lead-in cord with Mini DisplayPort (with Mini DisplayPort symbol, Oval display flanked by vertical bars) USB-A, and MagSafe.
Apple ThunderBolt-3 <-> ThunderBolt-2 adapter will NEVER work with this one.
What you want is a USB-C to (Mini) DisplayPort adapter or adapter cable. You can find a lot of those on Amazon, and they aren't very expensive – just a fraction of the cost of the Apple Thunderbolt 3-to-2 adapter.
Chris Winkler1 wrote:
I am about to get a Studio & have a 3 component cord. It hooks fine to my 27" iMac, why won't it work on the Studio?
it's not a Thunderbolt Display, and the US$50 adapter ONLY supports ThunderBolt displays and NO others, even with additional adapters.
Return the Apple adapter and buy a cheaper ThunderBolt/USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter, and live happily ever after. Here is one:
Monoprice Select Series USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter - Product # 24273 - $9.12
Great thanks, actually I have had the adapter for 2 years now, and my old iMac needs replacing. I did not realize they completely stopped making the 27" iMac, so I am forced to buy another monitor as I like to have 2, though the machine seems very fast, so thanks again.
That's good info Grant, thanks.
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Using Mac Studio with older 27” Apple Cinema Display
