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I have a 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display that comes with three USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 800 port, one Thunderbolt port, and one Gigabit Ethernet port.
I'm planning to buy the newly released Mac mini but not sure if this display going to work with it, and if so then what type of dongle/connector I would need. Is there anyone who connected their old Thunderbolt Display with Mac mini and what type of port they are using with what connectors?
yes just this adapter.Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple
However, some of the built in all in one cables do fail. In that case you could use a TB2 cable connected directly to one of the TB ports on the display bypassing the all in one cable.
To connect your Thunderbolt Display to the new Mac Mini, you can use a Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 adapter. Here’s what you’ll need:
Recent versions of macOS are reportedly picky about display transmission errors - as in, they don't want to see any, and will reduce resolution or cut off signal to a display when errors are reported. You might find that a built-in cable which worked "well enough" with an old Mac is too "flaky" for use with a new Mac. But you can try hooking up that monitor using the built-in cable first.
Thank you!
The monitor has its own cable so I only need that adapter then.
Latest Mac Mini with old 27" Apple Thunderbolt Display
