Hi,
I have a macbook pro with only thunderbolt 2 (mini display) ports.
I also received a docking station from HP that is using thunderbolt 3 (usb-c): Amazon.com: HP Thunderbolt Dock G2 (120W): Electronics
Is there anyway I can get it work with the mac?
I checked Apple's adaptor but that doesn't seem to fit my case: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
Use the Apple adapter. Plug it into the dock's Thunderbolt 3 port (Lightning icon) and use a M-M Thunderbolt cable to connect the adapter to your MacBook Pro.
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD861LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-cable-20-m
Thanks for the suggestion!
I bought the adaptor and a thunderbolt 2 cable. However, when I connected the dock to my mac. There was no response.
I tried to plug in the thunderbolt 3 from the dock into itself and there is a light blinking at the top. Seems like I need to plug the thunderbolt 3 from the dock to my laptop so it can work?
The adapter is reversible and should work with its Thunderbolt 3 plug plugged into the Thunderbolt 3 port (lightning icon) on the dock.
Since its made by HP, it's possible that the dock is Windows only. and not compatible with Macs. It does say:
"Designed For: HP EliteBook 830 G5, 840 G5, 850 G5 Ý HP ProBook 640 G4, 650 G4 Ý HP ZBook 14u G5 Mobile Workstation"
Thunderbolt 3 female to thunderbolt 2 male adaptor
