bob le mac
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Q: I just bought a new MacBook Pro and when I connected it to my old 30" cinema display it worked, however (1) I cannot close the Macbook screen without loosing the cinema display and (2) I cannot changer the macbook as the port has changed...help please!

I just bought a new MacBook Pro (Retina) and when I connected it to my (old) 30" cinema display it worked, however:

(1) I cannot close the screen without loosing the cinema display and

(2) I cannot charge the macbook as the port has changed...help please!

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 7.0.3, Cinema Display

Posted on Nov 4, 2013 1:13 AM

by Delgadoh,Solvedanswer
Delgadoh Delgadoh
Level 4 (1,405 points)
A:

Hey bob le mac,

 

I should be able to help with both questions.

 

Part 1:

 

Sounds like you want to use "closed clamshell" or "closed display" mode, which is what we call the use of an external display or projector while the internal display is closed. You can read about how to do that here:

Requirements for closed display mode:

  • Power adapter
  • External keyboard, mouse, or trackpad
  • External display

 

Use these steps to enable closed clamshell (display closed) mode:


If you are using a wired keyboard and mouse:

  1. Make sure the computer is plugged in to an outlet using the AC power adapter.
  2. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your computer.
  3. With the computer turned on connect the Mac notebook (using the appropriate Apple adapter if necessary) to the appropriate port on the external display or projector and turn the display or projector on.
  4. After your computer's Desktop appears on the external display, close the computer's lid.
  5. When you close the lid:
    • In OS X Lion and later, the external display will change to a blue screen, then will show your desktop.
    • In Mac OS X v10.6.8 and earlier, wake the computer up by clicking the mouse button or by pressing a key on your external keyboard.

You should now be able to use your Mac notebook as you normally would, with a USB keyboard and mouse.


If you are using a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse on a Bluetooth enabled Mac notebook:

  1. Make sure the computer is plugged in to an outlet using the AC power adapter.
  2. Verify that Bluetooth is turned on by using the Bluetooth pane of System Preferences or the Bluetooth menu icon.
  3. Pair your Bluetooth keyboard or mouse with the computer. For step-by-step instructions, see this article forkeyboard pairing or see this article for mouse pairing.
  4. In System Preferences, be sure that the Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer option is selected.
  5. With the computer turned on connect the Mac notebook (using the appropriate Apple adapter if necessary) to the appropriate port on the external display or projector and turn the display or projector on.
  6. After your computer's Desktop appears on the external display, close the computer's lid.
  7. When you close the lid:
    • In OS X Lion and later, the external display will change to a blue screen, then will show your desktop.
    • In Mac OS X v10.6.8 and earlier, wake the computer up by clicking the mouse button or by pressing a key on your external keyboard.

 

via: Mac notebooks: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131

 

Part 2:

 

Sounds like you might need a MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter, which allows you to use the MagSafe connector on your LED Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Display, or MagSafe Power Adapter to charge your MagSafe 2-equipped Mac computer.

 

via: MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD504ZM/A/magsafe-to-magsafe-2-converter

 

Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

 

Cheers,

Delgadoh

Posted on Nov 6, 2013 6:33 AM

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Q: I just bought a new MacBook Pro and when I connected it to my old 30" cinema display it worked, however (1) I cannot close the Mac ... more

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  • by Delgadoh,Solvedanswer

    Delgadoh Delgadoh Nov 6, 2013 6:33 AM in response to bob le mac
    Level 4 (1,405 points)
    Nov 6, 2013 6:33 AM in response to bob le mac

    Hey bob le mac,

     

    I should be able to help with both questions.

     

    Part 1:

     

    Sounds like you want to use "closed clamshell" or "closed display" mode, which is what we call the use of an external display or projector while the internal display is closed. You can read about how to do that here:

    Requirements for closed display mode:

    • Power adapter
    • External keyboard, mouse, or trackpad
    • External display

     

    Use these steps to enable closed clamshell (display closed) mode:


    If you are using a wired keyboard and mouse:

    1. Make sure the computer is plugged in to an outlet using the AC power adapter.
    2. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to your computer.
    3. With the computer turned on connect the Mac notebook (using the appropriate Apple adapter if necessary) to the appropriate port on the external display or projector and turn the display or projector on.
    4. After your computer's Desktop appears on the external display, close the computer's lid.
    5. When you close the lid:
      • In OS X Lion and later, the external display will change to a blue screen, then will show your desktop.
      • In Mac OS X v10.6.8 and earlier, wake the computer up by clicking the mouse button or by pressing a key on your external keyboard.

    You should now be able to use your Mac notebook as you normally would, with a USB keyboard and mouse.


    If you are using a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse on a Bluetooth enabled Mac notebook:

    1. Make sure the computer is plugged in to an outlet using the AC power adapter.
    2. Verify that Bluetooth is turned on by using the Bluetooth pane of System Preferences or the Bluetooth menu icon.
    3. Pair your Bluetooth keyboard or mouse with the computer. For step-by-step instructions, see this article forkeyboard pairing or see this article for mouse pairing.
    4. In System Preferences, be sure that the Allow Bluetooth devices to wake this computer option is selected.
    5. With the computer turned on connect the Mac notebook (using the appropriate Apple adapter if necessary) to the appropriate port on the external display or projector and turn the display or projector on.
    6. After your computer's Desktop appears on the external display, close the computer's lid.
    7. When you close the lid:
      • In OS X Lion and later, the external display will change to a blue screen, then will show your desktop.
      • In Mac OS X v10.6.8 and earlier, wake the computer up by clicking the mouse button or by pressing a key on your external keyboard.

     

    via: Mac notebooks: How to use your computer in closed clamshell (display closed) mode with an external display

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131

     

    Part 2:

     

    Sounds like you might need a MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter, which allows you to use the MagSafe connector on your LED Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Display, or MagSafe Power Adapter to charge your MagSafe 2-equipped Mac computer.

     

    via: MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD504ZM/A/magsafe-to-magsafe-2-converter

     

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

     

    Cheers,

    Delgadoh

  • by bob le mac,

    bob le mac bob le mac Nov 6, 2013 11:16 AM in response to Delgadoh
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    Nov 6, 2013 11:16 AM in response to Delgadoh

    thank you, delgadoh! would be nice if one day Apple would stop making machines which require their clients to buy adapters everytime!!!

  • by chrsjensen,

    chrsjensen chrsjensen Nov 29, 2013 12:30 AM in response to bob le mac
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    Nov 29, 2013 12:30 AM in response to bob le mac

    Hi bob le mac,

     

    I am glad to read that you figured out how to connect your new MacBook Pro to your 30" cinema display. Unfortunately I haven't been as lucky. Is your MacBook Pro with Retina? If so, how did you connect the two?

     

    Best regards

    Christian, Denmark

  • by charpre,

    charpre charpre Jan 18, 2014 11:44 AM in response to bob le mac
    Level 1 (5 points)
    Jan 18, 2014 11:44 AM in response to bob le mac

    What if I want to use both displays (the 30" cinima display and my Macbook Pro retina display)? When I want to work again after I've closed the macbook and shut off the retina display, the Macbook wakes up fine, and the cinema display is on, but with a black screen. System preferences recognizes the cinema display, but the Macbook cursor doesn't, in that it will only stay on the Macbook screen. Turning the power off/on on the cinema display doesn't help. I end up having to shut down the Macbook and turn it back on. The cinema display worked fine with my 2009 Macbook Pro. Any ideas? Thank you!