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Target disk mode

My MacBook Air says there's an error with the software update, now it goes to a screen that only gives the option to do a "Target Disk Mode" restart.

But even if I choose this is keeps going through the same cycle and won't restart. Help!

Posted on Feb 7, 2021 10:13 AM

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Feb 7, 2021 10:18 AM in response to CBloom12

Target Disk Mode basically turns a Mac into an external disk drive that, in theory, you can connect to another functional Mac to be able to access its contents.


Ref: Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support


I am assuming that you tried starting your Mac in Recovery Mode and were unsuccessful doing so ... correct?


Ref: How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support



Target disk mode

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