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How to connect a usb c external ssd to a thunderbolt 2.0 port on a 2013 iMac

How to connect a usb c external ssd to a thunderbolt 2.0 port on a 2013 iMac

Posted on Dec 1, 2022 5:56 PM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2022 6:36 PM

You can not use the Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter in reverse, because it does not supply power to the external SSD drive in that direction. About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support

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How to connect a usb c external ssd to a thunderbolt 2.0 port on a 2013 iMac

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