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23 cinema display connect Mac mini fail

I have a 23 cinema display model is:Cinema HD Display - M8537ZM/A - M8536,the display has own power supply,and mac mini A1283 has mini display port,I buy a mini display port to DVI ,when connect the display black screen,but I sure the display has no problems,I bought and the guy sale test and show me is ok,so what’s the problem?is the problem about the mini display port to dvi?thanks for all help,I appreciate it



Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on May 18, 2020 1:13 PM

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Posted on May 18, 2020 10:42 PM

If it uses the Apple Display Connector

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Apple_Desktop_Connector_7669.jpg

you will need a DVI to ADC adapter

https://www.ebay.com/c/666355056?iid=362992917812

in addition to the Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter.


Even with the correct adapters, it may not work because the later operating systems may not have drivers for such an old display.

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May 18, 2020 10:42 PM in response to joe123-

If it uses the Apple Display Connector

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Apple_Desktop_Connector_7669.jpg

you will need a DVI to ADC adapter

https://www.ebay.com/c/666355056?iid=362992917812

in addition to the Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter.


Even with the correct adapters, it may not work because the later operating systems may not have drivers for such an old display.

23 cinema display connect Mac mini fail

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