step by step instructions for using mac mini as an iMAC external HD

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step by step instructions for using mac mini as an iMAC external HD

My plan was simple but I can't find any articles to help do this step by step.

I have an iMAC running Yosemite. I also have a Mac Mini that is running Leopard (it would not take any upgrades after that).

I want to make the Mac Mini an external Hard Drive & utilize the CD player/recorder. I am hooking into the iMAC & MAC Mini via Firewire to Thunderbolt connection. I have no peripherals add to the Mac Mini.

Can anyone give me a step by step to make the Mini show up as an external hard drive. Right now, they are plugged in, connected, turned on and the iMac does not see the Mini at all.

Thanks in advance!!

iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Jun 16, 2015 1:49 PM

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Kappy

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Jun 16, 2015 2:03 PM in response to Tarik2nu

Simplest solution for you problem is called Target Disk Mode. Connect the two computers with either Thunderbolt or FW800 cable. Boot the Mini using the 'T' key. It's drive should then appear on the iMac's Desktop.

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