30" cinema display for new Mac mini 2018

Mac mini Mojave: How can I connect my Apple 30" Cinema Display to the new Mac mini (2018)?

Is there an adapter for HDMI to DVI dual link (24+5pol.) which will work?

Or can I use Thunderbolt 3 > Thunderbolt 2 Adapter on top of DVI dual link to Display port adapter?

Mac mini, OS X Mavericks (10.9), Scanning

Posted on Nov 3, 2018 9:58 AM

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Jan 14, 2019 6:23 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

I just received my 2018 Mac mini and connected it to my 30" Apple Cinema Display, along with the USB connection for the keyboard and mouse. I had tried (as a check) using the display with my MacBook Pro (11,5 mid-2015 version) with the Apple DVI to HDMI and it worked, but I did not try connecting the USB cable for keyboard entry.


With the 2018 Mac mini, using the same Apple adaptor and connecting the USB cable for keyboard and mouse, all I see is the light that says that the Mac mini and the display are receiving power. The display is blank.


I bought the display in December 2005, so, I probably should not expect compatibility at this stage, as some of my software programs have also been orphaned with the most recent OS updates.


I have ordered new peripherals, including a monitor, as I am guessing that I finally have to move on, given my infrequent use of this monitor and computer compared to my laptops. That may change.


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30" cinema display for new Mac mini 2018

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