Hello,
I have a Macbook Pro Mid 2012 and I want to hook it up to my Monitor which has a Type C USB port. So I thought if I get a Mini Display to a Type C USB cable would it work? Like I want that whole feature when it project to my monitor and charges my laptop at the same time.
Please let me know because I buy the cable or adapters I need.
MacBook Pro, macOS Sierra (10.12.6)
If you are using a MacBook Pro 2012 you have a Mini Displayport / Thunderbolt.
It will not communicate to USB-C.
Here are some specs. About Thunderbolt ports and displays - Apple Support
You can get a cable to go from USB-C to Mini Displayport/Thunderbolt but it will not go the opposite way.
Thunderbolt3 will work with USB-C but you will need to upgrade to at least a 2016 MacBook Pro to use that.
Kim
Most monitors have an HDMI port.
You could get a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable and connect that way.
This is the cable I use to connect my MacBook Pro 2011 to TV.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00APLJ58M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF 8&psc=1
Kim
Sorry I don't have a document to show you, it just seems like something I've read before, although it could be that it's just that I've never heard of it being done. It would be interesting if you got an adapter and found out though. Please post back with results if you do.
Hi,
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe that will work.
Oh really? Why do you say that?
Yeah I did get a cable but it was faulty have to get another haha.
Oh okay makes perfect sense, just thought that since I have a Mini DisplayPort it would hook up but okay. Thank you for your reply Kim. Truly appreciate it, saves me money! haha
Macbook Pro Mid 2012
