HT204592: Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode

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countrytilidie

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Q: Connect iMac to MacMini

I have an iMac I bought in 2010 with a 2TB HDD. I would like to wipe the OS from this HDD and buy a MacMini with a 1.5TB HDD. Can I connect the new MacMini to the the old iMac and use it as a display for the MacMini AND will the MacMini recognize the iMac HDD as an External HDD?

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Posted on Oct 14, 2015 4:57 AM

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rkaufmann87 Oct 14, 2015 5:58 AM in response to countrytilidie
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Oct 14, 2015 5:58 AM in response to countrytilidie

If the 2010 iMac is a 27" iMac then yes, that will work if the MM has mini display port or Thunderbolt port. If it's a 21.5" no it will not. Please read Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Apple is pretty clear what will and will not work.
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