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steve6969 Author

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Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter for iMac as external monitor for MacBook Pro

Hi,

Can I use this adapter to connect a Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro 16" 2019 to a Thunderbolt 2 2011 iMac 21" so as to use the iMac as an external screen for the Macbook Pro?

Thank you

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 28, 2021 9:56 AM

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Malcolm J. Rayfield

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Posted on Jan 28, 2021 11:11 AM

Yes. You will also need a Thunderbolt cable.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD862LL/A/apple-thunderbolt-cable-05-m

Apple Thunderbolt Cable (2.0 m) - White - Apple

Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

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