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2010 Apple Cinema Display to 2019 MacBook Pro

Unable to get my 2010 Apple Cinema Display to work. Using a 2019 MacBook Pro and Thunderbolt 3 to 2 adapter.

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 6:25 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2019 6:44 PM

That adapter is for Thunderbolt displays only. You need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter

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

and a USB adapter.

USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple


If you want to power the MacBook Pro from the display, you will also need a MagSafe adapter.

https://elecjet.com/products/anywatt-magsafe

It can plug into the extra USB-C port on the Mini Displayport adapter.

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2010 Apple Cinema Display to 2019 MacBook Pro

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