I have a LED cinema Display. let's say I want to upgrade to a Thunderbolt Mac in the future, can I connect my LED cinema Display to it?
and what if I decide to buy a Thunderbolt Display aswell. can I connect my 27'' LED cinema Display to that?
Macbook Pro 17'' core i5, Mac OS X (10.6.4)
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Here's an apple article on the subject of TB chaining:
Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch): Connection options for Thunderbolt Macs
Key portion of that article:
Mini DisplayPort displays will not light up if connected to the Thunderbolt port of an Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch). Displays connected via Mini DisplayPort video adapter to the Thunderbolt port of an Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch) will not work. Connect Mini DisplayPort displays directly to a Thunderbolt port on a Thunderbolt-capable Mac or to a compatible Thunderbolt peripheral. If the Mini DisplayPort display is connected to a Thunderbolt peripheral, the display should be connected at the end of the Thunderbolt chain.
the thunderbolt cable runs from the LaCia external to the imac
Your configuration is different. The adapter is making some issues I guess.
How about connecting the 20" directly to your iMac?
I tried that as well. It doesn't pulse, but it also doesn't recognize that there is a second display.
What is your imac model?
iMac OS X 10.8.4. Just got it on Sunday.
Hm The only thing I am able to tell you is the problem is in the adapter. Is this a generic one or Apple one?
It's a generic one. So you think that if I got an Apple Mini Display to DVI I should be able to plug it directly into the back of my iMac?
You do not have much options here.... I would try it.
You're right. I'll give it a shot and let you know how it goes. Thanks for your help.
can I connect a 27'' LED Cinema Display to a Thunderbolt Display?
