Q: How can I use my 2009 MacMini with a Thunderbolt Display?

From what little I've seen on this topic, the answer appears to be no, that display will not work on the computer model you have since the ports are different. These ports have the same appearance.

• Re: Can I connect MacMini 2009 to Thunderbolt Display with Adapter Cable

•Thunderbolt ports and displays - FAQs:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5219?viewlocale=en_US

•How to Identify Mac mini models:

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3476

Hopefully this helps somewhat.

Good luck & happy computing!

{edited to remove unintended links}

There is no way as K Shaffer implied.