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connect 2012 and 2017 iMacs together for file transfer in TARGET DISK mode.

Hi, I have a 2012 iMac with all my stuff on it and a failed monitor or GPU. I have also got a 2017 iMac, and I would like to transfer the files from the first to the second, with the first in TARGET DISK MODE.

Q. How do I do this?

On the 2012 iMac there is a firewire800 port. On the 2017imac there are two thunderbolt 3 ports.

Q. Is there a cable or connector in existence to connect these two? Or is there an alternative configuration to allow me to access files on?

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 13, 2022 9:38 AM

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BDAqua

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Posted on Mar 13, 2022 11:30 AM

You need 2 adapters,,,

About the Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter - Apple Support

Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter - Apple

Then boot the 2012 iMac holding t key.

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