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NikiNikki
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Q: So, what can I do with a vintage or obsolute 20" Apple Cinema Display?

I've replaced my old G5 with a Mac Book Pro, but it wont' work with my old 20" Apple Cinema Display.

So, what can I do with a vintage or obsolute 20" Apple Cinema Display?  Any ideas?

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Posted on Jul 16, 2012 10:31 AM

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NikiNikki

Q: So, what can I do with a vintage or obsolute 20" Apple Cinema Display?

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  • by The hatter,

    The hatter The hatter Jul 16, 2012 10:35 AM in response to NikiNikki
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    Jul 16, 2012 10:35 AM in response to NikiNikki

    you want to have this post thread moved to macbook pro forum or to the PowerMac area?

     

    Probably find someone with a G5 or G4 I would assume.

  • by Grant Bennet-Alder,

    Grant Bennet-Alder Grant Bennet-Alder Jul 16, 2012 11:17 AM in response to NikiNikki
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    Jul 16, 2012 11:17 AM in response to NikiNikki

    If this is the translucent/white frame with ADC connector:

     

    It "tragic flaw" is that it has no power supply, and today's equipment does not want to power it or use ADC connector. For about US$100, you can get a used Apple (or Dr. Bott) DVI-to-ADC Converter that has the required power supply. This changes your display to a DVI display with a power brick in the cable.

     

    A simple adapter from whatever-your-MacBook has {DVI, mini DVI, mini DisplayPort} to DVI will adapt the display to the computer.

     

    If this is the silver frame with its own power brick:

     

    A simple adapter from whatever-your-MacBook has {DVI, mini DVI, mini DisplayPort} to DVI will adapt the display to the computer.