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Target Display Mode on late 2013 27" iMac to mid 2010 17" MacBook Pro

Hi,

I have just ordered a top spec iMac (late 2013 as I will be doing heavy video work (not heavy enough to justify the MacPro)), and I am wondering that if i require a secondary display, am I able to use my mid 2010 MacBook Pro with a mini display port as a seconday display using Target Display Mode?

I have also purchased a couple of thunderbolt cables for other drives etc.

After reading the FAQ's etc. on the subject I am now totally conufused if it will work or not.

Thanks again,

Darryl

Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Oct 29, 2013 10:31 AM

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Oct 29, 2013 11:19 AM in response to DMMitchell

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924

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Nov 21, 2013 9:13 AM in response to DMMitchell

Hi,

having same issue as i just purchased iMac.

Call center said i need to buy an adapter but i looked it up and:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5299?viewlocale=en_US

Thunderbolt - MiniDisplay Adapter don't go with MacBook Pro Mid2010.

Have you found another solution?

Curious to hear s.th. Thanks!

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Mar 26, 2014 4:12 PM in response to DMMitchell

I have this exact same problem.

I have a macbook pro (2010) that I want to extend to my new 2013 iMac and use the iMac as a secondary monitor.

I bought the thunderbold cable when I purchased the iMac assuming I could use it as descibed at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3924

Not so! TDM doesn't even seem to apply to the 2013 iMac Command-F2 has no apparent affect.

Anyone encounter this same issue? Solutions?

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Target Display Mode on late 2013 27" iMac to mid 2010 17" MacBook Pro

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