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Using late 2009 21.5 IMAC as an external monitor for new MacBook Pro

Hi,

My old IMAC is slowing down now and I’m planning to buy a new MacBook Pro with M chip to replace it. Just wondering if I can use the old IMAC as an external monitor for the new MacBook rather than recycle it? And if so how would I connect the two?

thanks

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Oct 4, 2021 10:24 AM

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Oct 4, 2021 11:40 AM in response to ceri66

You can use an aftermarket external display with most Mac’s including your MacBook Pro.

see > https://support.apple.com/guide/macbook-pro/use-an-external-display-apd8cdd74f57/mac


As for slowing down? That is common for the older iMac, but not so common for a new MacBook Pro unless you have installed some third party AV or other needless junk-ware.


To find out, get and run EtreCheck Pro on your MacBook Pro.

see > https://etrecheck.com/


Then post back here or in the MacBook Pro section with your Report.

as per > https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000211


Using late 2009 21.5 IMAC as an external monitor for new MacBook Pro

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