Connect Cinema HD 30 to 2018 Macbook Pro

Made it 🙂

So the "black sheep" was the TB2 to TB3 adapter from Apple.

Thunderbolt 3 isn't the same as USB-C and

Thunderbolt 2 isn't the same as MINI DP.

So I just bought a USB-C to MINI DP adapter from Gravis: https://www.gravis.de/Zubehoer/Adapter-und-Kabel/Networx-Displayport-Adapter-USB -Typ-C-auf-Mini-Displayport-spacegrau-13…

Now it just works perfectly at 2560x1600.

SUMMARY for connecting your 30" Cinema HD to a 2018 Macbook Pro (13", quad core):

A combination of adapters is needed.

1: Mini DP to Dual DVIMini DisplayPort auf Dual Link DVI Adapter - Apple (DE)

2: USB-C to MINI DP https://www.gravis.de/Zubehoer/Adapter-und-Kabel/Networx-Displayport-Adapter-USB -Typ-C-auf-Mini-Displayport-spacegrau-13…

If you want to use the USB hub from the Display you will need a usb-b to usb-c adapter as well.

btw: At the back of the apple TB3 to TB2 is a big sign: not supporting cinema HD displays 😐

So I had a very friendly conversation with the customer service from Startech.

He told me that it might me the collective of adapter wich leads to the non functional setup.

He advised me to the official adapter from apple: Mini DisplayPort auf Dual Link DVI Adapter - Apple (DE)

So to double check, I contacted apple customer support and told them my problem as well.

The very friendly customer service told me, that the adapter definitely works with laptops wich have a direct mini DP port, wich the new pro doesn't 😠

To solve that issue I had to use that one as well Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple (DE)

But Melanie 😉 could not guarantee that it will work...

So I ordered them.

Arrived today, connected, not working 😢😠

I tried every combination with monitor off, pc of, etc...

I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT.

Why is it working at but not here? Because of 2018's pro?

Re: connect MacBook Pro to 30-inch Apple Cinema Display HD

Thanks to everyone how can contribute something.

Thanks for your answer.

I did plug the usb cable from display and startech adapter into my Pro. But still nothings shows up.

I even pluged the USB cable from startech adapter into a high amps usb wallplug. But it still doesn't changes anything.

The Pro displays turns black for a second but still nothings show um on the cinema display. I also don't have any options at the display settings.

With the other adapter plugged in, I tried every resolution but nothing happens there as well. At least the cinema display shows up at the settings on my pro.

I know that the cinema displays work, when I plug it to my Windows computer it works normal...

Maybe both adapter are broke??? But both are new...

I might try this one:

https://www.cyberport.de?DEEP=1B98-114