Setting up MacBook Air as a Monitor for iMac A1225

I have a 2008 20 inch iMac A1225 What Thunderbolt cable do I need to use with a 2012 Mac AirBook as a monitor?

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Posted on Mar 7, 2024 1:38 PM

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den.thed

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Mar 7, 2024 1:42 PM in response to CliffNagy777

The 2008 20" iMac does not support being used as a display in Target Display Mode.

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

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