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Can I use use old imac for display for macbook pro

have a new MacBook Pro and I'd like to use my huge old iMac as a display for the laptop. The MacBook has USB 3 ports and the iMac has (i believe) a mini display port. See I Mac photo below. if it's possible, how do I do it? Thank you!

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iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 23, 2018 1:17 PM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2018 1:19 PM

Your Mac may be able to be used, however again it may not. Please carefully read Use your iMac as a display with Target Display Mode - Apple Support

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Can I use use old imac for display for macbook pro

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