Thunderbolt to DVI connector

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Thunderbolt to DVI connector

I want to connect my Macbook pro retina to a non-Mac display with DVI connector. Will mini display port to DVI connector work? My computer does not have a mini display port interface, only thunderbolt. Can the two be used interchangeably?

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)

Posted on Jan 30, 2015 6:18 AM

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jeremy_v

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Feb 1, 2015 2:18 PM in response to warlotte

Hi warlotte,

Thanks for contributing to the Apple Support Communities.

If you have an Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI adapter, it can be used with the Thunderbolt port on your Mac to connect an external display.

For more information, see this Frequently Asked Questions document:

Apple Mini DisplayPort adapters: Frequently asked questions (FAQ) - Apple Support

Some Apple computer have a Thunderbolt port instead of a Mini DisplayPort. Computers with a Thunderbolt port will have the following symbol next a port although the port physically appears the same as a Mini DisplayPort:

Thunderbolt ports:

Are compatible with all of the Mini DisplayPort adapters referenced below in question 5 and with Apple Mini DisplayPort equipped displays.

Note that "question 5" mentioned refers to section 5 of the above FAQ, which has a list of Mini DisplayPort adapters that are available from Apple.

Best Regards,

Jeremy

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