what cable do I use to connect the display to a MBP?

• Asked by Martha B from Fairfax
• Nov 21, 2012
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Thunderbolt display cable length/extension

Apple doesn't say, but I've read that the integral Thunderbolt cable is just one meter (or three feet approx.). I have also read that it is possible to extend this by purchasing the two meter Thunderbolt cable from Apple and connecting to the extra port, but then I will not have powered USB / Firewire ports on the display.

Question: is there a connector that would allow me to extend the integral cable by adding Apple's cable and thus retain use of the Thunderbolt port and allow power to the USB & Firewire ports.

I am will be using this with a rMacbook Pro. I have some work I need to do at a few feet distant from the monitor.

Thank you.

• Asked by Jonathan B from Miami
• Oct 9, 2012
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Can I connect my PC with DisplayPort to the Thunderbolt Display using an adapter or cable?

For work, I have an HP EliteBook 8470p, which has DisplayPort. When I'm using it at home, I'd like to be able to hook it up to my Thunderbolt Display.

I haven't found a male DisplayPort to female mini-DisplayPort/Thunderbolt adapter, but I have found a male DisplayPort to male mini-DisplayPort/Thunderbolt cable, which would technically allow me to connect the devices. However, I'm not sure whether the Thunderbolt Display accepts input from anything other than it's attached cable, or whether my PC's DisplayPort signal is compatible. Is it?

• Asked by Brandon V from Medina
• Jan 31, 2013
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Will the magsafe adapter on this display connect to my new Macbook pro with the new style magsafe adapter?

• Asked by Mike G from Strafford
• Aug 10, 2012
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What cables/adapters do I need to connect two Thunderbolt Displays to a new Mac Mini? Would like to have dual monitor set up.

• Asked by Dena R from Meridian
• Feb 19, 2013
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Dual 27" ACD possible? 2011 MBP 15 --> ACD 27" (thunderbolt) --> ACD 27" (display port)

I have a 2010 27" ACD (non thunderbolt) and I have an MBP 15" 2011 with thunderbolt. I want to buy a new 27" ACD with thunderbolt and connect my MBP --> Thunderbolt 27" ACD and then connect 27" ACD displayport to the back of the Thunderbolt 27" ACD.

• Asked by Efstathios M from Dallas
• Dec 24, 2011
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Can a TBD connected to another display like LCD TV for the 3rd monitor?

MBP 15" connected to TBD then 3rd connection just normal LCD TV. will this work?

• Asked by James C
• Nov 24, 2011
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I use a 2011 17" MBP for video editing & when 'docked', can I use two Thunderbolt Displays?

• Asked by Darol A from Colorado Springs
• Nov 9, 2011
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Any chance that this monitor would work with a older monitor when the older monitor connects to the thunderbolt port on the back of this display?

I have a 24 inch samsung monitor that works fine when connects with the 2011 MBP directly via a mini display port to DVI adaptor, but it doesn't work when I connect it to the back of the thunderbolt port of the thunderbolt display. Is there a chance that I could get the samsung monitor working to set up the dual monitor system with the thunderbolt display?

thanks,

• Asked by Yue P from Port Moody
• Oct 26, 2011
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can you use this monitor with a pc if you have a thunderbolt to dvi adapter and a dvi cable connecting to a dvi port on you pc?

• Asked by Erik M from Winnsboro
• Jun 20, 2012
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