How do I view the screen of my MacBook on my iMac

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How do I view the screen of my MacBook on my iMac

I have a MacBook from late 2007 and an iMac from mid 2011 and would like to view the MacBook on the big iMac 27" display , is there a cable to do this please?

Posted on Aug 9, 2013 9:05 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Aug 9, 2013 9:09 PM in response to Hamper

Yes. You need a cable with a Mini-DisplayPort on one side and a connector for the type of video-out port on the MacBook. This is a Mini-DVI (VGA, Composite and S-video with adapter).

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Hamper Author

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Aug 11, 2013 12:27 AM in response to Kappy

Thanks, but I don't seem to have any ports at the back of my iMac that can accept that?

http://km.support.apple.com/library/APPLE/APPLECARE_ALLGEOS/HT4619/HT4619-imac_m id2011-ports-001-en.png

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Answer 3

rkaufmann87

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Aug 11, 2013 6:59 AM in response to Hamper

You are attempting to use Target Display Mode however your MacBook is too old, please carefully read Apple's Target Display Mode: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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