I have a thunderbolt display but the cable isn't long enough to reach my new retina imac. I have a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter but what I really need is a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 extension cable. About 3 feet. Does that exist?
iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.4), 40 GB RAM
Plug the Thunderbolt-3 end of the adapter
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt- 2-adapter
into the computer.
Connect a long Thunderbolt cable (not Thunderbolt-3)
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD861LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-cable-20-m
from the adapter to the Thunderbolt port on the back of the Thunderbolt display.
You can use the display's Thunderbolt cable to connect other Thunderbolt devices, if needed.
Plug the Thunderbolt-3 end of the adapter
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt- 2-adapter
into the computer.
Connect a long Thunderbolt cable (not Thunderbolt-3)
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD861LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-cable-20-m
from the adapter to the Thunderbolt port on the back of the Thunderbolt display.
You can use the display's Thunderbolt cable to connect other Thunderbolt devices, if needed.
Yes, that was where I got my adaptor and the first place I checked but not seeing extension cables there. I suspect there's some technical limitation and that's why I'm not finding it but want to confirm. Perhaps some third party makes one?
Take a look: Adapters - Power & Cables - Mac Accessories - Apple
That appears to be USB-C to USB-C. I need female DisplayPort (Thunderbolt type connector) to male USB-C.
You are a genius. Worked perfectly. thank you thank you thank you.
thunderbolt display cable not long enough
