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Connecting my MacbookPro to a older iMac display.

I have a MacBook Pro 13 tum 2020 that I would like to connect to a iMac (Retina 5K, 27 tum, sent 2014). Is this possible without downgrading both to less functioning MacOS versions?

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Posted on Nov 16, 2022 7:08 AM

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Posted on Nov 16, 2022 7:25 AM

The 2020 MacBook Pro does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

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


If you want a second display for the MacBook Pro, then you will need an external display.

see > Use an external display with your MacBook Pro - Apple Support

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den.thed
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Nov 16, 2022 7:25 AM in response to asch12

The 2020 MacBook Pro does not support using the iMac as a display in Target Display Mode.

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


If you want a second display for the MacBook Pro, then you will need an external display.

see > Use an external display with your MacBook Pro - Apple Support

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Connecting my MacbookPro to a older iMac display.

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