Cannot use 2011 Mac as external display for 2017 MacBook Air

Trying to use my old 2011 Mac High Sierra as a monitor for 2017 MacBook Air Monterey with thunderbolt cable. Can’t seem to get it to work.

Any ideas?

Posted on Dec 5, 2025 3:54 AM

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Cannot use 2011 Mac as external display for 2017 MacBook Air

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