Mr Peebly
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Q: how do I connect a Macbook to acd

I have an Apple 20" cinema display, manufactured around 2003 model: M8893ZM/A.

 

It has a connector which I believe is called an Apple Display Connector.

 

Please can anyone tell me if there is a cable/adapter that will connect to my MacBook 80gb manufactured 2006 which I beleive has a display port connector (not MINI).  Any offer of help gratefully appreciated.

 

The ACD connector would need to be female if I observe the pins correctly.

Posted on May 19, 2012 3:38 AM

by Larry West,Solvedanswer
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A:

Yep, the M8661LL/B is what you need. They originally sold for about $100 new, but can go for much more on ebay, etc., since Apple stopped selling them.

 

I use the same display on my Core 2 Duo MBP with one of these adapters, and it works great.

 

Just be aware that online auctions have the later aluminum DVI 20" Apple Cinema Display (A1081/M9177LL/A) for not a lot more than the adapters go for. So you might want to check those out, as not only do they "match" the aesthetic of the MBP, they also have a USB 2 hub (vs USB 1 in the older display), and a FireWire 400 hub built in.

 

Oh, and you'll need an adapter if you don't have a regular DVI port. See this table on Apple's Support site to verify what you have.

 

Message was edited by: Larry West Add link to Apple display adapter table.

Posted on May 22, 2012 9:33 AM

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  • by X423424X,

    X423424X X423424X May 19, 2012 11:11 AM in response to Mr Peebly
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    May 19, 2012 11:11 AM in response to Mr Peebly

    Just a guess,

     

    Apple M8661LL/B DVI to ADC Display Adapter

     

    2006 macbook used mini-dvi.

  • by Larry West,Solvedanswer

    Larry West Larry West May 22, 2012 9:33 AM in response to Mr Peebly
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    May 22, 2012 9:33 AM in response to Mr Peebly

    Yep, the M8661LL/B is what you need. They originally sold for about $100 new, but can go for much more on ebay, etc., since Apple stopped selling them.

     

    I use the same display on my Core 2 Duo MBP with one of these adapters, and it works great.

     

    Just be aware that online auctions have the later aluminum DVI 20" Apple Cinema Display (A1081/M9177LL/A) for not a lot more than the adapters go for. So you might want to check those out, as not only do they "match" the aesthetic of the MBP, they also have a USB 2 hub (vs USB 1 in the older display), and a FireWire 400 hub built in.

     

    Oh, and you'll need an adapter if you don't have a regular DVI port. See this table on Apple's Support site to verify what you have.

     

    Message was edited by: Larry West Add link to Apple display adapter table.

  • by Mr Peebly,

    Mr Peebly Mr Peebly May 23, 2012 7:29 AM in response to Larry West
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    May 23, 2012 7:29 AM in response to Larry West

    Thank you Larry and for quoting PN. Not sure it is cost effective though given my display is seven years old now.

  • by Larry West,

    Larry West Larry West May 23, 2012 8:32 AM in response to Mr Peebly
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    May 23, 2012 8:32 AM in response to Mr Peebly

    I would say it probably isn't cost effective any longer to adapt an Acrylic Apple Studio or Cinema display to a DVI machine, unless you already have, or you can get, the DVI-ADC adapter for $100 or less. Here's one for $188...

     

    The aluminum Cinema Displays are getting cheaper by the day. The 20" usually go for $100- $200, the 23" for $200-500 (in the past couple days, I bought one for $360 shipped, another sold for over $500, and a third for just over $200...). Even the 30" seem to be offered for anywhere between $400 and $1,100. In all cases, though, watch out for the ones being sold without the power brick!

     

    Going to an LED Cinema Display (24 or 27") on a DVI Mac is just as problematic. There is an adapter out there to use those displays on a DVI Mac, but they are $150, and, of course, the newer displays sell for much more than the older ones...