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Can a mac mini with thunderbolt 3 ports be connected to an iMac in target disk mode?

Can a mac mini with thunderbolt 3 ports be connected to an iMac in target disk mode?

Posted on Oct 22, 2020 4:27 PM

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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Posted on Oct 22, 2020 4:49 PM

Yes, for certain iMacs.

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

For a 2009 or 2010 27" iMac you would need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable, such as:

mophie USB-C Cable with Mini DisplayPort Connector - Apple

For a 2011, 2012, 2013, or mid 2014 iMac you would need a Thunderbolt 3 adapter

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

and Thunderbolt cable.

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (0.5 m) - White - Apple

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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Oct 22, 2020 4:49 PM in response to walster

Yes, for certain iMacs.

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

For a 2009 or 2010 27" iMac you would need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable, such as:

mophie USB-C Cable with Mini DisplayPort Connector - Apple

For a 2011, 2012, 2013, or mid 2014 iMac you would need a Thunderbolt 3 adapter

Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple

and Thunderbolt cable.

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (0.5 m) - White - Apple

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