Mac mini connection to Apple monitor with ADC connection

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Mac mini connection to Apple monitor with ADC connection

I have a mid 2011 Mac mini and an Apple monitor that uses the older ADC 30 pin (3x10) connector. Is it possible to connect them with an adapter? If yes, what type of adapter and where do I find it?

Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on Mar 23, 2016 10:54 AM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Mar 23, 2016 10:56 AM in response to b_herrmann

You need to adapt ADC to DVI and then DVI to Mini DisplayPort.

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Answer 2

lllaass

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Mar 23, 2016 11:06 AM in response to b_herrmann

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-DVI-ADC-Display-Adapter/dp/B00011KHT2/ref=sr_sp-atf_ title_1_1/179-1314294-8358010?ie=UTF8&qid=1402766343&sr=8-1&keywords=dvi+to+adc+ display+adapter

http://www.amazon.com/Dvi-Adc-Conversion-Box-instock/dp/B0002CZJ7A/ref=sr_sp-atf _title_1_4/179-1314294-8358010?ie=UTF8&qid=1402766343&sr=8-4&keywords=dvi+to+adc +display+adapter

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bott-DVIator-US-110V/dp/B000NSGIQO/ref=sr_sp-btf_title_ 1_6/179-1314294-8358010?ie=UTF8&qid=1402766343&sr=8-6&keywords=dvi+to+adc+displa y+adapter

The adopters are not cheap so likely better to get another monitor with a modern connection

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Answer 3

Lanny

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Mar 24, 2016 5:06 AM in response to lllaass

Note: Only the adapter given in your 1st link will work, because the other two are not capable of powering the monitor. Apple ADC monitors get their AC power via the ADC connection.

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