You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: RUSD tech
RUSD tech Author
User level: Level 4
1,525 points

Apple Cinema LED 27" display (A1316) won't display from 16" MBP using TB3-TB2 adapter - but shows up in system information ??

So I have an older 2010 Apple Cinema LED display with mini display port plug and connected it to a 16" MBP (2019) using the Apple TB3/TB2 adapter + Apple USB-C to USB-A adapter.


The display won't show from either the M1 Mini or 16" MBP.


However it shows up in system info as a valid display:


If the Mac sees the display, why won't it show ?


As a sidenote, I have a 2015 MBP using TB2 port connected to the 27" Cinema display (mini display port) and works perfectly...

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Jan 12, 2021 11:05 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: Chris_D13
Chris_D13
User level: Community Specialist

Posted on Jan 14, 2021 9:49 AM

Greetings RUSD tech,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities! It seems you're unable to use your Apple Cinema display as expected.


Check out the information in the article below:


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support


"Connecting displays with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)

The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter connects Mac models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to older devices that use Thunderbolt (10Gbps) or Thunderbolt 2 (20Gbps). For example, this is the adapter that you should use to connect your MacBook Pro to an Apple Thunderbolt Display or a third-party Thunderbolt 2 storage device.

This adapter doesn't support connections to Mini DisplayPort displays, including the following Apple adapters and displays: 

  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • Apple LED Cinema Display"


Kind regards.

View in context

Similar questions

2 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply
User profile for user: Chris_D13
Chris_D13
User level: Community Specialist

Jan 14, 2021 9:49 AM in response to RUSD tech

Greetings RUSD tech,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities! It seems you're unable to use your Apple Cinema display as expected.


Check out the information in the article below:


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support


"Connecting displays with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C)

The Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter connects Mac models with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports to older devices that use Thunderbolt (10Gbps) or Thunderbolt 2 (20Gbps). For example, this is the adapter that you should use to connect your MacBook Pro to an Apple Thunderbolt Display or a third-party Thunderbolt 2 storage device.

This adapter doesn't support connections to Mini DisplayPort displays, including the following Apple adapters and displays: 

  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
  • Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
  • Apple LED Cinema Display"


Kind regards.

Reply

Apple Cinema LED 27" display (A1316) won't display from 16" MBP using TB3-TB2 adapter - but shows up in system information ??

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.
Learn more Sign up