conneting apple cinema display
How do I connect an apple cinema display 2011(thunderbolt 2) to iMac Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017(USB-C)?
The apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter does not work.
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Is the display Thunderbolt or Mini DisplayPort? The Thunderbolt display has only one plug to connect to the computer. If there is also a USB plug, then the display is Mini DisplayPort. The connectors are similar, but the Thunderbolt connect has a lightning bolt icon.
The Thunderbolt display should work with the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.
The Mini DisplayPort display will require a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter, such as:
https://www.uptab.com/uptab-usb-c-type-c-to-mini-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-silver/