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Connecting MacBook Pro 2019 16" with Apple Cinema Display 23''

I have a new MacBook Pro 2019 16''. And I have an Apple Cinema Display 23" with DVI connection.


I have already tried three USB-C to DVI adapters and none worked:


1. Delock (USB-Type-C male -> DVI 24+5 female), Problem: Ghosting

2. LMP USB-C to DVI, I don't have exact details anymore, because I already sent it back, Problem: flickering, Display goes on and off and on and off....

3. equip USB C to DVI-I seem also not work, I read in a review for this product, Problem: Ghosting


And by the way, the Display works perfectly fine with my old MacBook Pro with a MiniDisplayport to DVI adapter.


Does anyone know an adapter that actually works? It should exist, right? Any help would be appreciated a lot.

MacBook Pro 16", 10.15

Posted on Apr 19, 2020 2:50 AM

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Posted on May 12, 2020 3:39 AM

If anyone is interested, I have at last found a working solution for at least my exact constellation.


I already had this part here: https://lmp-adapter.com/product/lmp-usb-c-mini-dock/


Now I just needed this adapter: https://www.apple.com/ch-de/shop/product/MJVU2ZM/A/apple-hdmi-auf-dvi-adapter


Now it works. So DVI to HDMI and then from HDMI to USB-C seems to work in this exact constellation.


Nobody at Apple support (several attempts) knew about it, and authorized vendors didn't either. A very small local Apple supporter finally knew the solution.


I hope this helps others as well.

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May 12, 2020 3:39 AM in response to gianninannini

If anyone is interested, I have at last found a working solution for at least my exact constellation.


I already had this part here: https://lmp-adapter.com/product/lmp-usb-c-mini-dock/


Now I just needed this adapter: https://www.apple.com/ch-de/shop/product/MJVU2ZM/A/apple-hdmi-auf-dvi-adapter


Now it works. So DVI to HDMI and then from HDMI to USB-C seems to work in this exact constellation.


Nobody at Apple support (several attempts) knew about it, and authorized vendors didn't either. A very small local Apple supporter finally knew the solution.


I hope this helps others as well.

Apr 20, 2020 12:41 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Hi Malcom.


Thank you very much for the advice!


Wow, another 150$ to spend for my new MacBook?!


Before I do that, I would like to share some of my research:


If my more local dealer is not mistaken, the LMP adapter I tested should also be active, but didn't work:

https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/producttype/notebook-adapters-2057?opt=t247639&pdo=20-12135%3A239567%7C20-12136%3A7963&tagIds=614-653


Then to go on, some people claim that the following adapter works, others say it doesn't work (sorry, the comments are in German):

https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/ratings/club-3d-active-usb-31-typ-c-to-dvi-10cm-notebook-adapters-5733925#rating


One of them who claims that the above Club 3d doesn't work, suggests that this one works:

https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/equip-usb-c-dvi-i-dvi-15cm-notebook-adapters-10143650

But of course someone here claims again that this one does also not work.


It is a bit confusing.


It is a bit frustrating that Apple is not willing to suggest an adapter to connect two Apple products that actually works. I was on the phone with several Apple people, nobody could point me in the right direction.


Before I order the 150 Dollar adapter, that "may help", maybe somebody knows actually an adapter that works?


Thanks a lot!

May 2, 2020 3:57 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

The abovementioned Club 3D is also not working. Display switches on and off and on and off.....

https://www.digitec.ch/en/s1/product/club-3d-active-usb-31-typ-c-to-dvi-10cm-notebook-adapters-5733925?supplier=406802


So the question remains, which indispensable feature would make an adapter actually work. Being active seems not to be sufficent.


Anyone?

Connecting MacBook Pro 2019 16" with Apple Cinema Display 23''

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