I have a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 2 adapter connecting my 2019 Macbook Pro to my older Thunderbolt display, but I can't get my Thunderbolt display to turn on. (It is plugged in and works with an older Macbook as I just checked that.) Any suggestions?
Are you sure it's a Thunderbolt display (Lightning Bolt icon on the Thunderbolt plug, no USB plug), not the similar looking LED display (Mini DisplayPort, USB, MagSafe plugs)? Mini DisplayPort will fit Thunderboit 2 but will not work through a Thunderbolt adapter.
Are you sure it's a Thunderbolt display (Lightning Bolt icon on the Thunderbolt plug, no USB plug), not the similar looking LED display (Mini DisplayPort, USB, MagSafe plugs)? Mini DisplayPort will fit Thunderboit 2 but will not work through a Thunderbolt adapter.
Thanks!
Oh, geez. I think that's it. The display is older than I thought, so only has minidisplay port symbol and not the lightning bolt. Is there a way to make it work with my 2019 Macbook Pro, or am I outta luck? Thanks!
You need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter.
https://www.uptab.com/usb-c-to-mini-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-silver/
You also need a USB-C to USB-A adapter for the display's USB plug.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter
This uses two of the MacBook Pro's USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, but the UPTAB has an extra USB-C (charger only) port that can be used to power the computer.
You can get power from the display's MagSafe plug with a USB-C adapter.
http://www.macbookadapter.com/magsafe-2-to-usb-c-power-adapter/
https://elecjet.com/products/anywatt-magsafe
This won't provide as much power as the normal charger, but may be sufficient.
If it's been less than 14 days, you can return the Apple Thunderbolt adapter for a refund,
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