I just purchased a new Mac Mini with the M2 PRO chip. I currently am running 2 Thunderbolt displays from 2012 that I would like to continue using. Is there an adapter to allow Mini-Displayport connection to the Thunderbolt 4 on the MacMini?
Mac mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
The display uses a Thunderbolt connection, not Mini DisplayPort. The plugs will fit each other's sockets but a Thunderbolt display won't work plugged into a Mini DisplayPort socket or adapter, and a Mini DisplayPort cable or display won't work plugged into the Thunderbolt port of the back of the Thunderbolt display, even though the plugs will fit.
You need only one Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. The second display can plug into the Thunderbolt 2 port on the back of the first display,
The display uses a Thunderbolt connection, not Mini DisplayPort. The plugs will fit each other's sockets but a Thunderbolt display won't work plugged into a Mini DisplayPort socket or adapter, and a Mini DisplayPort cable or display won't work plugged into the Thunderbolt port of the back of the Thunderbolt display, even though the plugs will fit.
You need only one Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 adapter. The second display can plug into the Thunderbolt 2 port on the back of the first display,
This:
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
However, it's becoming more difficult to find every day.
Good luck.
Thank you very much for your helpful advice. Just ordered and will update once I get it set up.
Everything up and running, thanks to some good folks in this community. Rock on!
New Mac Mini Connection to 2 2012 Thunderbolt display
