Mini Displayport female adaptor

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Mini Displayport female adaptor

I have this 27 inch Apple LED Cinema Display monitor (2010) that has this cable with 3 pieces (Mini Displayport, USB, and Magsafe (for power - I also have clip-on Magsafe 2).

As I've bought Mac Pro (2019) last week and I realised after searching that there is no suitable female Mini Displayport adaptor for the HMDI if I do buy the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.

I have no interest in replacing the monitor, so could anyone give me ideas on combinations of cables/ports/adapters to make this working without forking out $1K for a new monitor. If there is no solution, then any recommendations for under $500?

Thanks

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Aug 11, 2019 7:25 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 11, 2019 9:55 PM in response to darlenewhoever

You need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter, such as

https://www.uptab.com/uptab-usb-c-type-c-to-mini-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-graphite/

and a USB adapter

USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple

You can also charge through the extra USB-C port on the UPTab adapter using a Magsafe to USB-C adapter, such as:

https://www.amazon.com/Dreamvasion-Compatible-Charging-Converter-Chromebook/dp/B07FZVVC2Y

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Answer 2

Aug 11, 2019 10:09 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Ok so how do I use them as I only have two USB-C ports on the Pro (I am still kicking myself for not going with 4 ports!)Should I get a USB-C Hub? Just trying to figure out the placements for all the cables. Thanks

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Answer 3

Aug 12, 2019 12:29 AM in response to darlenewhoever

The USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter plugs into to one of the computer's USB-C ports. You can charge via the extra USB-C port on the adapter, using the computer's charger, or from the display with a MagSafe to USB-C adapter.

The display's USB cable plugs into the other USB port on the computer via the USB-C to USB-A adapter.

The display has three USB ports on the back for other peripherals, so you probably don't need a hub.

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