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How can I connect to my external hard drive with Firewire to Thunderbolt 3?

How can I connect to my external hard drive with Firewire to Thunderbolt 3?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 1:52 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2021 9:55 PM

You will need to use a USB-C to Thunderbolt Adapter along with a Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter. Perhaps a third party makes a single USB-C to Firewire Adapter.


Here are the links to the two Apple adapters:

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple


Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter - Apple

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How can I connect to my external hard drive with Firewire to Thunderbolt 3?

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