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Connecting a Mac Mini to an iMac 2009

How to connect aMac Mini to a iMac 2009

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 11:30 AM

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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Posted on Nov 16, 2020 3:52 PM

If the 2009 iMac is 27" it can be used a a display for a Mac mini (even a 2020 Mac mini, despite what Apple say, because the 2009 iMac is not using Thunderbolt).

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

You will need a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort cable, such as:

mophie USB-C Cable with Mini DisplayPort Connector - Apple

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