MacBook Pro to Cinema Display

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Level 1

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MacBook Pro to Cinema Display

Hi,

I've got a 20" Apple Cinema Display. It's aluminum and from 2004. The model number is A1081. I know that it is functional.

I'm trying to hook it up to a MacBook Pro with the mini display port to DVI adaptor.

If i go to system preferences->display I can only get an image to flash on the Cinema Display for split second if I click on mirror display then it's back to nothing.

Any ideas?

Thanks

g5 dual 2 ghz.

Posted on Oct 29, 2010 10:28 AM

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Answer 1

tinman Author

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Oct 29, 2010 10:30 AM in response to tinman

I should add that the adaptor is made by Dynex......not Apple. Would that even matter?

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Sandylp

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Oct 29, 2010 10:55 AM in response to tinman

I have the same monitor and use it with my 13" MBP. I use the Apple Mini Display Port Adapter MB570Z/A purchased from Amazon for $29 and the moshi FireWire 800 to 400 adapter purchased from Amazon for $12 and it works fine. The best resolution is obtained with the computer closed so you have to use a wireless mouse and keyboard.

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