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Can I connect the new MacBook Pro 2016 (USB C) to a Cinema Display 30?

I currently connect my MacBook Pro 2013 to an Apple Cinema Display 30 using the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter. This adapter uses both, the Mini DisplayPort (Thunderbolt) and a USB port together. It's all working perfectly. How should I connect the Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter to the new MacBook Pro (late 2016), since it only has USB C ports? Would two adaptors ("USB 3 to USB C" AND "Thunderbolt to USB C") do the trick? Thanks.

Posted on Oct 27, 2016 8:28 PM

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Sep 3, 2017 6:05 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

Sleep. Wake. No difference. It was worth trying, though.

I figure I must be close! Unless the adapter just doesn't work. Maybe they changed the spec, for all I know.

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Sep 5, 2017 12:22 PM in response to davidfromissaquah

5 Volts at 0.500 Amps -- exactly what is produced by those chargers AND by a regular USB port. No worries, nothing will smoke.

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Sep 5, 2017 11:07 PM in response to Zyg4

Just to make sure--- I just connected the Cinema Display to my old Mac Pro. I'm working with it as I type, proof that it still works. Hmmm.

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Sep 6, 2017 3:48 PM in response to davidfromissaquah

It sounds to me like you have not ruled out a failed adapter.

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Oct 9, 2017 2:25 PM in response to davidfromissaquah

David - any news to reoprt on the display issue?

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Can I connect the new MacBook Pro 2016 (USB C) to a Cinema Display 30?

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