My iMac hard drive is dying. Can the hard drive be removed and the unit be used as a screen for an Mac mini?

My iMac hard drive is dying. Can it be removed and the iMac be used as a screen for an iMac mini?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Apr 21, 2022 5:59 AM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2022 6:18 AM

Nope, the iMac's must be in good working order.

Plus both iMac and Mac Mini, must meet the Target Display Mode requirements.

please carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

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My iMac hard drive is dying. Can the hard drive be removed and the unit be used as a screen for an Mac mini?

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