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User profile for user: Unipen
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Use IMac as a monitor only.

Hello,


I have iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015) and planning to get a MacBook Pro 16inch and have been wondering if I can use my IMac as a monitor. Is it possible, if yes how?


Thanks in advance!

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jul 30, 2020 7:17 AM

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User profile for user: den.thed
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Posted on Jul 30, 2020 7:45 AM

The 21.5" Mid 2011 iMac is a candidate for Target Display Mode, but keep in mind that using an aftermarket display is a lot simpler, more reliable and would use less energy.


For the needed adapter and cable, plus instructions and other info about TDM,

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

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den.thed
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Jul 30, 2020 7:45 AM in response to Unipen

The 21.5" Mid 2011 iMac is a candidate for Target Display Mode, but keep in mind that using an aftermarket display is a lot simpler, more reliable and would use less energy.


For the needed adapter and cable, plus instructions and other info about TDM,

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

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Use IMac as a monitor only.

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