Question: Use iMac as a monitor (MacBook Pro)

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Question: Use iMac as a monitor (MacBook Pro)

Hi I have a 2013 iMac and I'm wondering if I can use it as a monitor to my Macbook Pro 2017 13 inch? What cord do I need? is it a thunderbolt cable? do I need an application to do it?

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Ethan

Posted on Apr 21, 2020 2:44 AM

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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Apr 21, 2020 3:08 AM in response to eth_zac In response to eth_zac

Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

If the iMac is running Mojave or Catalina you will have to erase it and install High Sierra.

You will need a Thunderbolt 3 adapter

https://www.apple.com/ca/shop/product/MMEL2AM/A/thunderbolt-3-usb-c-to-thunderbolt-2-adapter

and a Thunderbolt cable.

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - White - Apple (CA)

Apr 21, 2020 3:08 AM

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Apr 27, 2020 3:21 AM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield In response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

How do I downgrade Mac OS

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Apr 27, 2020 2:48 PM in response to eth_zac In response to eth_zac

How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support

Booting while holding Shift-Option-Command-R should install an older version of OSX. You may need to erase the hard drive in the process.

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Apr 27, 2020 4:57 PM in response to eth_zac In response to eth_zac

Command (⌘)-R

Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac.

Option-⌘-R

Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.

Shift-Option-⌘-R

Install the macOS that came with your Mac, or the closest version still available.

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