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Trying to use my iMac as a display screen for my MacBook Pro 13 inch 2017

I am trying to use my Imac as a display screen for my macbookpro 13 inch 2017 - is it possible and how do i do it?




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iMac 21.5", macOS 10.12

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 7:29 AM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2020 7:38 PM

Is Target Display Mode Possible? Yes. For specific iMac models.


Note: Target Display Mode isn’t supported on iMac models with Retina display. Only iMac (27-inch, Late 2009), iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010), and iMac (Mid 2011 to Mid 2014) support Target Display Mode.


Details and setup:

Use your iMac as a display - Apple Support

Identify your iMac model - Apple Support

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Apr 9, 2020 7:38 PM in response to Bdidds

Is Target Display Mode Possible? Yes. For specific iMac models.


Note: Target Display Mode isn’t supported on iMac models with Retina display. Only iMac (27-inch, Late 2009), iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010), and iMac (Mid 2011 to Mid 2014) support Target Display Mode.


Details and setup:

Use your iMac as a display - Apple Support

Identify your iMac model - Apple Support

Trying to use my iMac as a display screen for my MacBook Pro 13 inch 2017

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