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Will this adapter connect my 2019 MacBook Pro 16" to a 30" Apple Cinema Display with a Mini Display Port to Dual-Link DVI adapter? See attached Apple links with adapters. Thank you.
Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter - Business - Apple (SG)
MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15
The top one, absolutely NOT. Apple ThunderBolt-3 <--> Thunderbolt-2 supports ONLY genuine ThunderBolt displays, no others.
Instead, you will need a third-party USB-C to mini DisplayPort adapter. Best results are from devices rated "4K".
The second Dual-Link DVI adapter is correct, but no longer available as new, so you will have to find a used one.
when connecting theDual-Link DVI adapter, it requires much more power, so the USB pigtail MUST be connected to a source of 5 Volt power. Some users use an iPad charger.
The top one, absolutely NOT. Apple ThunderBolt-3 <--> Thunderbolt-2 supports ONLY genuine ThunderBolt displays, no others.
Instead, you will need a third-party USB-C to mini DisplayPort adapter. Best results are from devices rated "4K".
The second Dual-Link DVI adapter is correct, but no longer available as new, so you will have to find a used one.
when connecting theDual-Link DVI adapter, it requires much more power, so the USB pigtail MUST be connected to a source of 5 Volt power. Some users use an iPad charger.
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How To: Use a 15-Inch 2018 MBP with a 30-… - Apple Community
Remember that for displays 1920 wide or less, you do not need the Dual-Link adapter and all its complexity -- a single-link adapter will do.
May 26, 2020 3:54 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder
Thank you, I didn't think the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter would support the Apple Cinema Display, wanted to confirm before purchasing adapter. I actually have the 30" with the Apple mini display port dual DVI adapter and a 20" Apple Cinema connected through an OWC thunderbolt dock (see link for dock). I use the MacBook pro in clamshell mode, basically as a desktop with the two Apple displays. Works perfect except when I open/close the lid and or displays wake from sleep the 30" will not come back on. Sometimes works, sometimes not. OWC stated I may need to try a mini display port dual DVI active adapter to correct issue. The reason for my initial post was going to connect direct to Mac, skip dock to test issue.
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/docks/owc-thunderbolt-3-dock
Sorry Grant 1st post on Apple communities!
Thank you, I didn't think the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter would support the Apple Cinema Display, wanted to confirm before purchasing adapter. I actually have the 30" with the Apple mini display port dual DVI adapter and a 20" Apple Cinema connected through an OWC thunderbolt dock (see link for dock). I use the MacBook pro in clamshell mode, basically as a desktop with the two Apple displays. Works perfect except when I open/close the lid and or displays wake from sleep the 30" will not come back on. Sometimes works, sometimes not. OWC stated I may need to try a mini display port dual DVI active adapter to correct issue. The reason for my initial post was going to connect direct to Mac, skip dock to test issue.
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/docks/owc-thunderbolt-3-dock
Thank you Grant!
2019 MacBook Pro 16" connect to 30" Apple Cinema Display?
