Connecting MacBook Pro to Cinema Display

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KangPD Author

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Connecting MacBook Pro to Cinema Display

I am trying to connect my MacBook Pro (bought in 2009) to Apple Cinema Display (bought in around 2005-06).

I have used Mini display port to DVI adapter and also Firewire adapter but it doesn't work.

I used to use Cinema Display with Mac Mini, and now I am trying to use it with my MacBook Pro as an extended desktop.

Display is still working fine with Mac Mini but not with MacBook Pro.

Please help !!

My DVI Adapter:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001IF5YLQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

My Firewire Adapter:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003WVOX20/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on Dec 22, 2012 5:54 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 22, 2012 7:10 PM in response to KangPD

Is the Mini DisplayPort plug pushed in all the way (no metal showing)?

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KangPD Author

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Dec 22, 2012 8:34 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Yes. Of course. It is really strange. Cinema Display Model: A1081 (bought in 2005) and I bought Macbook in 2009. Do you think they do not match...? Shell I buy new Firewire adapter? My Mini Display Port adapter is from Apple, I bought it from Amazon UK.

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Answer 3

Dec 22, 2012 9:12 PM in response to KangPD

If the plugs fit it should work. Is the display getting power?

The FireWire adapter is not needed unless you use the displai's FireWire ports. The display's USB cable should always be connected to the computer.

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KangPD Author

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Dec 23, 2012 3:36 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Of course. Display has power. It seems Mini display port adapter has fault? I don't really understand.

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