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How to use iMac2012 as secondary monitor for 2017 macbook pro?

Can someone explain what adapters/connectors I would need to use iMac2012 as a secondary monitor for 2017 macbook pro?



Posted on Sep 19, 2020 2:20 AM

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Sep 19, 2020 5:01 AM in response to kaz-k

Thanks. I did some research, target display mode is only supported in these few older models?


I'm also planning to get a new iMac, which comes with thunderbolt 3. Can I still use these 2020 iMacs as target display with a thunderbolt 3 to thunderbolt 3 cable?


Quote from site:

iMac models you can use
as a displayCable
you needPort you need
on your other MaciMac (27-inch, Late 2009)Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPortMini DisplayPort or ThunderboltiMac (27-inch, Mid 2010)Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPortMini DisplayPort or ThunderboltiMac (Mid 2011-Mid 2014)ThunderboltThunderbolt
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) and later iMac models can’t be used as Target Display Mode displays.

source: https://applerepairstation.co.uk/Technical%20Desk/use-your-imac-as-a-display-with-target-display-mode/


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