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Hi, I want to know if the Mac Mini can be connected to an old iMac 21.5-in, mid 2010. My iMac is running MC OS Sierra V-10.12.6 and will no longer accept updates, so I want to know if I get a mac mini with a M1 chip can I connect it to my iMac 21.5

My iMac 21.5-inch, mid 2010 operates with MAC OS Sierra v-10.12.6 and will longer accept updates. If I purchase a Mac Mini can I connect that to my existing iMac and use that display. If, so, what would I need.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Mar 6, 2021 9:04 AM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2021 9:32 AM

Nope, no way, not going to happen.

  1. The 2010 21.5" iMac does not support Target Display Mode.
  2. The 2020 M1 Mac Mini can not use any iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

Carefully read all of the supported models and details, at > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

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Hi, I want to know if the Mac Mini can be connected to an old iMac 21.5-in, mid 2010. My iMac is running MC OS Sierra V-10.12.6 and will no longer accept updates, so I want to know if I get a mac mini with a M1 chip can I connect it to my iMac 21.5

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