Hello, my coworker has a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) which has the Mini DisplayPort. He would like to connect a Dell Thunderbolt Dock WD22TB4 which has the USB Type-C connector.
How can I get this to work, is there an adapter available?
thank you for any help!!
Earlier Mac models
The Dell docks have been problematic BEFORE you try to convert from ThunderBolt-2/MiniDisplayport to ThunderBolt-3/USB-C. That specific Dock says it requires either Windows 10...
or Windows 11.
The adapter that might allow it to works costs US$50, and is only good for genuine Thunderbolt devices on both sides. For US$50, you can make a good dent in an up-to-date Dock that works better with Macs.
The Dell docks have been problematic BEFORE you try to convert from ThunderBolt-2/MiniDisplayport to ThunderBolt-3/USB-C. That specific Dock says it requires either Windows 10...
or Windows 11.
The adapter that might allow it to works costs US$50, and is only good for genuine Thunderbolt devices on both sides. For US$50, you can make a good dent in an up-to-date Dock that works better with Macs.
Hi Grant, thanks for the feedback!
He already has the Dell dock that he uses with his Windows 10 setup (2 monitors, keyboard etc.) I was looking for a way that he can hook up his MacBook to that dock. It seems that he will need completely separate dock if he wants to use the monitors.
what do you need to support? adapters from USB-A to USB-C cab be had for about 2 for US$10
MacBook Pro early 2011 with Dell Thunderbolt Dock
