use an old iMac with a newer iMac mini

I have a 2004 iMac desktop.

Can I use it as a monitor with a newer iMac mini?

Posted on May 23, 2019 11:34 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2019 11:55 AM

No. It doesn't meet the requirements as stated in this Apple document: Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support

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May 23, 2019 11:55 AM in response to dick247

No. It doesn't meet the requirements as stated in this Apple document: Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support

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