Connect 30" Apple Cinema HD Display to 2018 Mac Mini

Question

I am trying to run an Apple Cinema HD Display (30") from a 2018 MacMini.

I have tried all kinds of HDMI- to DVI adaptors but so far no luck. I have also tried these connectors with a MacBook Pro with HDMI and although the computer recognises that there is a display attached (and gets the name of it etc) the display remains blank.

I've seen people doing this with USB-C, first converting to DisplayPort and then converting that to DualLink DVI... but I'm not sure if this same setup would work for HDMI, or what connectors are needed.

Maybe HDMI-DisplayPort then DisplayPort-DVI?

Answer 1

Re connecting a Mac mini 2018 to 30" Apple Cinema Display^*:

^{* Apple Cinema Display 30" refers to TFT-LCD model (M9179LL/A) only! This does NOT work for the LED apple cinema displays.}

You need the following:

1. Power Adapter of the Apple Cinema Display
2. The apple mini display port (mini DP) to Dual Link DVI adapter (sold second hand only, 30-150 USD) apple number MB571LL/A A1306 and
3. USB-C to Mini Display Port adapter from LMP (https://lmp-adapter.com/?s=16138) (ca. 30 USD from new.)

This combination runs smoothly at 2560x1600