MiniDisplayPort to VGA Adapter replacement

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MiniDisplayPort to VGA Adapter replacement

I own a MiniDisplayPort to VGA Adapter which fits my MacBook Pro (2012). I recently mislaid this and went into a tail spin as I use this regularly. So I looked on Apples site and observed that the version I had was no longer available. At that point I became somewhat confused as am I correct in thinking I can still get one to fit my Mac but the adapter now has a Thunderbolt port connection instead that will still work with my Mac?

Thanks in advance

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 31, 2022 6:30 AM

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Grant Bennet-Alder

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Jan 31, 2022 11:38 AM in response to Roger 30

ThunderBolt and ThunderBolt-2 use the same connector as Mini DisplayPort.

ThunderBolt-3 and -4 use the same connector as USB-C.

USB-C can not be plugged directly into Mini DisplayPort

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John Galt

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Jan 31, 2022 11:42 AM in response to Roger 30

You're not mistaken, it's just that Apple has not sold them for a long time.

Your 2012 model MacBook Pro uses the "original" Thunderbolt port, but it was commonly referred to as "Mini DisplayPort" and the adapters are known by that name. I don't have that exact adapter, but it should work. Monoprice's mini-DP to HDMI adapter works on that model Mac, so it stands to reason the VGA adapter should also.

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John Galt

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Jan 31, 2022 11:21 AM in response to Roger 30

Apple no longer sells them, but you can buy mini-DP to VGA adapters from Monoprice. Just make sure the Mac end of the cable physically fits the port on your Mac.

Identify the ports on your Mac - Apple Support

Pay attention to the note: "Mini DisplayPort is not the same as Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2. They have the same shape, but use different symbols on the cable and port."

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Roger 30 Author

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Jan 31, 2022 11:31 AM in response to John Galt

Thanks John, I thought that Apple also does a version that has a thunderbolt end that would fit my 29012 macbook has a thunderbolt icon. Or am I totally mistaken/

Regards,

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Roger 30 Author

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Jan 31, 2022 11:39 AM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Thanks for your support

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