Q: I can not get a mac book 2010 to boot to Target mode.

I have a 2010 mac book i'm trying to zero out. But it will not boot to target mode connected t my mac book pro via fire wire 800 ( im using a thunder bolt>firewire 800 adapter)

Posted on Jun 4, 2014 10:59 PM

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by Niel,

Niel Jun 4, 2014 11:00 PM in response to David_ Nico
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Jun 4, 2014 11:00 PM in response to David_ Nico

If the old computer has a firmware password set, you need to either disable it or use the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences instead of the keyboard shortcut.

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by Kappy,

Kappy Jun 4, 2014 11:02 PM in response to David_ Nico
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Jun 4, 2014 11:02 PM in response to David_ Nico

What if you disconnect the Firewire cable. Will it boot into Target Disk Mode then?
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