idid333

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Q: Using iMac as a monitor?

Does anybody know if an imac from 2008 (OS X 10.6.8) can be used as just a monitor for a Macbook pro OS X 10.9.5(mid 2012)

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Jun 2, 2015 12:50 PM

I have this question too

Q: Using iMac as a monitor?

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by Averythomas,Helpful

Averythomas Jun 2, 2015 12:54 PM in response to idid333
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Jun 2, 2015 12:54 PM in response to idid333

You can not use it as a normal monitor but could go through the hassle of using target disk mode.
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by OGELTHORPE,Helpful

OGELTHORPE Jun 2, 2015 1:21 PM in response to idid333
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Jun 2, 2015 1:21 PM in response to idid333

No your iMac is too old:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204592

Ciao.
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idid333 Jun 4, 2015 2:06 PM in response to OGELTHORPE
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Jun 4, 2015 2:06 PM in response to OGELTHORPE

Thanks
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