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Can I connect my old macbook pro 2011 as an external monitor with my imac 2017? I have tried and is not connecting.

Can I connect my old macbook pro 2011 as an external monitor with my imac 2017? I have tried and is not connecting. I have it connected with Thunderbolt cable and adapter.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 14, 2020 12:56 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Aug 14, 2020 1:04 PM

No, it only works using a 2009 thru Mid 2014 iMac as the display.

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

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