Connecting an Apple Display to an iMac?

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Connecting an Apple Display to an iMac?

Hi

I have an Apple 27inch display which has a combined connection cable on it with both the Thunderbolt and MagSafe power connectors, I use this display on a work MacBook Pro, no problem.

But, I can't get it to work on an older iMac which has only the TB monitor port and no support for the Magsafe part!.

Ive tried to connect it using just a TB cable and just ignoring the MagSafe power connector but nothing works..!.

Can it be done ?

Posted on Feb 2, 2016 6:45 AM

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Answer 1

Feb 3, 2016 12:05 AM in response to TPA1310

The older iMac may have Mini DisplayPort instead of Thunderbolt. The connectors look the same. A Mini DisplayPort display will work with a Thunderbolt computer but a Thunderbolt display won't work with a Mini DisplayPort computer.

https://narrativebranding.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/minidisplay.jpg

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Answer 2

Feb 3, 2016 4:01 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

That isnt entirely true...

http://i.stack.imgur.com/ZK1Xk.jpg

It is more detailed then you would think

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