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Apple Cinema Display 27’’ with M1 Apple Silicon Mac

Has anyone successfully connected an Apple Cinema Display 27" (A1316) with the mini display connection? I have tried to connect it with an HDMI adapter, but it does not work. I am guessing it must go thru the USB-C connection instead?


Has anyone had any success with this adapter?

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


Thank you!

Posted on Feb 7, 2021 4:24 PM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2021 10:31 PM

That adapter should work to connect the display to a Thunderbolt/USB-C port. Plug the display's USB cable into one of the computer's USB-A ports.


If you want to connect to the HDMI port use a HDMI to DisplayPort converter

https://www.cablematters.com/pc-825-139-gold-plated-hdmi-to-displayport-converter-supporting-4k-30-hz-in-black.aspx

and a DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort adapter.

https://www.startech.com/en-us/cables/dp2mdpmf6in


You can plug the HDMI converter's USB power cable into one of the computer's USB-A port, a phone charger, or one of the USB-A ports on the back of the display.

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Feb 7, 2021 10:31 PM in response to TCherry

That adapter should work to connect the display to a Thunderbolt/USB-C port. Plug the display's USB cable into one of the computer's USB-A ports.


If you want to connect to the HDMI port use a HDMI to DisplayPort converter

https://www.cablematters.com/pc-825-139-gold-plated-hdmi-to-displayport-converter-supporting-4k-30-hz-in-black.aspx

and a DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort adapter.

https://www.startech.com/en-us/cables/dp2mdpmf6in


You can plug the HDMI converter's USB power cable into one of the computer's USB-A port, a phone charger, or one of the USB-A ports on the back of the display.

Feb 8, 2021 12:09 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Thank you for weighing in Malcolm.


I have an adapter that accepts the mini display plug and it plugs into the HDMI port on the M1. It does not work.


The cablematters.com link shows a HDMI to DisplayPort Adapter, this will not work for a mini display connector.


The startech.com link shows a Displayport to Mini Display Port adapter, at least the plumbing is correct, however I need it to be HDMI connection and not a standard DisplayPort.






Feb 9, 2021 6:07 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

RE:Most (Mini)DisplayPort to HDMI adapters are for connecting HDMI displays to computers with DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort. They will not work in the other direction.


I did not realize they were directional. I had an adapter that went from mini display(female) to HDMI(male), monitor to M1 Mac mini, yet this did not work. I guess this explains why?

Apple Cinema Display 27’’ with M1 Apple Silicon Mac

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