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I work on both a Macbook Pro M2 (2022) and Macbook Pro M3 (2023) but I would love to have them linked to my old Thunderbolt Display (2011). What gadgets do I need to do this? Do advise. Thank you.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.0
If this is actually an Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch) (model A1407), you need an Apple Thunderbolt 3-to-2 adapter. You might also need a Thunderbolt 1/2 cable if it turns out that the built-in "hydra" cable is bad or flaky (and you want to try bypassing it).
The Thunderbolt Display has two heads on its hydra cable:
The similar LED Cinema Display (27-inch) (model A1316) has three heads on its hydra cable:
If that is the display that you have, you need a third-party USB-C to Mini DIsplayPort (female) adapter, and you will need to connect the display to the computer via USB, as well, if you want to be able to control brightness.
How do I link a Macbook Pro M2 (2022) and/or a Macbook Pro M3 (2023) to a Thunderbolt Display (2011)?
