Using an Apple Thunderbolt Display on a new MacBook

It is important to distinguish between the 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display (model A1407) and the 27" Apple LED Cinema Display (model A1316).

You need the Apple TB3-to-2 adapter to connect the Thunderbolt Display.

You would not use that adapter to connect the LED Cinema Display, as the adapter doesn't know how to present a plain DisplayPort signal on the TB2 side. To connect the LED Cinema Display, you would use a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort adapter.

iBoy2G Said:

"Using an Apple Thunderbolt Display on a new MacBook: What adapters do I need?"

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Adapter for Apple Thunderbolt

• The Adapter Apple Has: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

Getting a Cinema Display to Work:

• See my User Tip: Configuring a USB-C Only Mac with a 30-Inch Apple Cinema Display - User Tip