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What cable do I need to connect a new mac-mini to a 2011 macbook pro ?

What cable do I need to connect a new mac-mini to a 2011 macbook pro ? Need to transfer contents.

MacBook Pro 17", macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 5, 2020 9:14 AM

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stevejobsfan0123

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Posted on Feb 5, 2020 9:19 AM

See https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/transfer-files-mac-computers-target-disk-mode-mchlp1443/mac

Since your Mac mini (you said "new," I'm assuming latest model) uses Thunderbolt 3 which has a type C port, you need this adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter

As well as a regular Thunderbolt cable: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD861LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-cable-20-m

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Feb 5, 2020 9:19 AM in response to Tombg1

See https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/transfer-files-mac-computers-target-disk-mode-mchlp1443/mac

Since your Mac mini (you said "new," I'm assuming latest model) uses Thunderbolt 3 which has a type C port, you need this adapter: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter

As well as a regular Thunderbolt cable: https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD861LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-cable-20-m

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Feb 5, 2020 11:14 AM in response to Tombg1

One option if you are open to it, remove the drive from the

MacBook Pro and use a SATA-to-USB3 adapter cable (usually

$10-15 on Amazon) and then use Migration Assistant. The drives

are pretty easy to remove from 2011 MacBook Pros and have swapped

drives multiple times on mine.

https://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/macbookpro_17_unibody_early11_hd/

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Feb 5, 2020 4:50 PM in response to den.thed

Going to do another backup before I start, but don't have confidence in putting stuff from the backup onto computer. Was hoping to hook them together and let Migration Assistant do its thing. Thank You

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Feb 5, 2020 11:21 AM in response to Tombg1

Do you have a current Time Machine backup of your 2011 MBP? If so, then just plug the Time Machine backup into the new Mac Mini and migrate from it.

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Feb 5, 2020 4:47 PM in response to stevejobsfan0123

I do well to do email. I need to make this swap as easy as possible. Can't afford to lose what's on here. I am afraid my backup may be corrupt. Thanks for the help, Tom

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