John Callahan1

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Q: Can I use a Apple Studio display for my Mac Mini 1.66?

The heading says it all.

Thanks

Airport Express, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Feb 28, 2014 7:26 PM

I have this question too

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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A:

If it has a socket for the display's ADC, and a DVI plug that fits the computer, then it is a DVI to ADC adapter.

If the display has brightness control buttons, than you don't need to connect the USB plug to the computer.

Posted on Mar 1, 2014 6:10 PM

Q: Can I use a Apple Studio display for my Mac Mini 1.66?

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by Malcolm J. Rayfield,

Malcolm J. Rayfield Feb 28, 2014 8:55 PM in response to John Callahan1
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Feb 28, 2014 8:55 PM in response to John Callahan1

The heading says it all.
No, it doesn't. There were many different Apple Studio Displays:
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Studio_Display>
Sizes 15", 17", 20", 21"
Types CRT, LCD
Video connectors DA-15, VGA, DVI, ADC (Apple Display Connector)

A DVI display will just plug into the Mini's DVI connector. Any other model will work if you use the correct adapter, except for the CRT ADC version.
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by John Callahan1,

John Callahan1 Feb 28, 2014 10:03 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Feb 28, 2014 10:03 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

My apologies. It's a 15"LCD. Thanks for your response.
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by Malcolm J. Rayfield,

Malcolm J. Rayfield Feb 28, 2014 10:24 PM in response to John Callahan1
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Feb 28, 2014 10:24 PM in response to John Callahan1

Does it use DA-15
<http://connector.pinouts.ru/photo/dsub15m.jpg>

DVI
<http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/DVI-D_Connector.jpg>

or ADC?
<http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/09/AppleDisplayConnector.jpg>
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by John Callahan1,

John Callahan1 Feb 28, 2014 10:48 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Feb 28, 2014 10:48 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

It's an ADC
model #2454
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by Malcolm J. Rayfield,

Malcolm J. Rayfield Feb 28, 2014 10:51 PM in response to John Callahan1
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Feb 28, 2014 10:51 PM in response to John Callahan1

Then you will need a DVI to ADC adapter.
<http://www.amazon.com/Apple-DVI-ADC-Display-Adapter/dp/B00011KHT2>
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by John Callahan1,

John Callahan1 Feb 28, 2014 10:56 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Feb 28, 2014 10:56 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Malcolm I have a Mac Mini power adaptor 85W. Will this enable me to connect the Mac Mini 1.66 to my monitor M2454?
Thank you
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by Malcolm J. Rayfield,Helpful

Malcolm J. Rayfield Mar 1, 2014 12:32 AM in response to John Callahan1
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Mar 1, 2014 12:32 AM in response to John Callahan1

No. You need a DVI to ADC adapter.
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by John Callahan1,

John Callahan1 Mar 1, 2014 9:36 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield
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Mar 1, 2014 9:36 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Malcolm, I am approaching 88 years old and am entering a world that is a little confusing to me. The thing I have is made by Apple, is a white box that plugs into a 110 Volt receptacle, has a place to plug a monitor cord into, has a USB plug coming out of it, and a corded plug that I suppose that plugs into a computer. It cost a lot of money, of which I have very little, or else I wouldn't be messing with an old monitor. I do appreciate your help and , from my description do you you think I have the right device?
I am much obliged.
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by Malcolm J. Rayfield,Solvedanswer

Malcolm J. Rayfield Mar 1, 2014 6:10 PM in response to John Callahan1
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Mar 1, 2014 6:10 PM in response to John Callahan1

If it has a socket for the display's ADC, and a DVI plug that fits the computer, then it is a DVI to ADC adapter.

If the display has brightness control buttons, than you don't need to connect the USB plug to the computer.
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