@gammanumeric the Apple Cinema HD display should work on any system that has a DVI-D port. For the 30" and the 27" you will need a dual-link DVI-D port to be able to use the full resolution. You may run into some issues like not having full capable resolution, brightness control etc. since you will need an appropriate driver for this monitor, but it should not prevent your monitor from at least turning on.
Power
Power switch or brightness button not working
2. Check connector J4 at the main board. Reseat the cable at the main board and at the touch switch board.
3. Replace the touch switch cable.
4. Replace the right end cap that includes the touch switch board.
No power
1. Check the wattage that is printed on the power adapter. See the table below to verify that the power adapter shows the correct power rating for this display. (For more information, refer to Knowledge Base article 86800.)
2. Use a known-good power adapter, and check all cable connections.
Let us know what you find on your power adapter and let us know once you get your DVI setup.
@gammanumeric the Apple Cinema HD display should work on any system that has a DVI-D port. For the 30" and the 27" you will need a dual-link DVI-D port to be able to use the full resolution. You may run into some issues like not having full capable resolution, brightness control etc. since you will need an appropriate driver for this monitor, but it should not prevent your monitor from at least turning on.
Power
Power switch or brightness button not working
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1. Refer to Knowledge Base article 58813 to verify that the touch switches have not been disabled.
2. Check connector J4 at the main board. Reseat the cable at the main board and at the touch switch board.
3. Replace the touch switch cable.
4. Replace the right end cap that includes the touch switch board.
No power
1. Check the wattage that is printed on the power adapter. See the table below to verify that the power adapter shows the correct power rating for this display. (For more information, refer to Knowledge Base article 86800.)
2. Use a known-good power adapter, and check all cable connections.
Let us know what you find on your power adapter and let us know once you get your DVI setup.
@gammanumeric the Apple Cinema HD display should work on any system that has a DVI-D port. For the 30" and the 27" you will need a dual-link DVI-D port to be able to use the full resolution. You may run into some issues like not having full capable resolution, brightness control etc. since you will need an appropriate driver for this monitor, but it should not prevent your monitor from at least turning on.
Power
Power switch or brightness button not working
1. Refer to Knowledge Base article 58813 to verify that the touch switches have not been disabled.
2. Check connector J4 at the main board. Reseat the cable at the main board and at the touch switch board.
3. Replace the touch switch cable.
4. Replace the right end cap that includes the touch switch board.
No power
1. Check the wattage that is printed on the power adapter. See the table below to verify that the power adapter shows the correct power rating for this display. (For more information, refer to Knowledge Base article 86800.)
2. Use a known-good power adapter, and check all cable connections.
Let us know what you find on your power adapter and let us know once you get your DVI setup.