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I have a 2021 MacBook Pro with 4 Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports and I want to connect it up to my older (2012) Thunderbolt Display that has the following ports:
3 - Powered USB 2.0 Ports
1 - Firewire 800 Port
1 - Gigabit Ethernet Port
1 - Thunderbolt Port
1 - Kensington Security Port
What wires, connectors etc. do I need?
Thanks
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
Hello hank_2017.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. To connect your MacBook Pro 2021 with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to your Mac Thunderbolt Display, you will need an adapter as shown below:
Adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port on your Mac
"Thunderbolt 
or Thunderbolt 2 
If you're using a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable with your Apple Thunderbolt Display or other device, use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.
Cheers.
Hello hank_2017.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. To connect your MacBook Pro 2021 with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to your Mac Thunderbolt Display, you will need an adapter as shown below:
Adapters for the Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, or USB-C port on your Mac
"Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 If you're using a Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 cable with your Apple Thunderbolt Display or other device, use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.
Cheers.
MacBook Pro 2021 to Thunderbolt Display Connection?
