what cable do I need to access a MacBook Pro 2019 using target disk mode from a MacBook Air 2021 M1?

I need to access the data on a MacBook Pro 2019 with a broken display using a MacBook Air 2021 M1 what cable do I need? Thank you. Rokslyd

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Jun 14, 2022 7:47 PM

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Eric--F

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Posted on Jun 15, 2022 1:56 PM

Hello Rokslyd,

Thanks for asking the Apple Support Communities about needing a cable. This depends on the model and ports.

The MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Technical Specifications has Thunderbolt ports.

If you have this 13-inch 2019 pro, then it also has thunderbolt ports: MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) - Technical Specifications

You can try a Thunderbolt cable and the steps here: Transfer files between two Mac computers using target disk mode - Apple Support

This Thunderbolt 3 cable: Thunderbolt-3-Cable-08-m

Thanks.

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