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how to transfer info from broken 2005 Mac to new 2019 Mac?

I have an old 2005 Mac where the screen is completely white and won't let me log on in order to get to files so I can transfer them to my new 2019 Mac. How do I fix it, OR is there any way to get all my old files, photos, and apps off of the old 2005 Mac to put on my new Mac?

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 5, 2020 12:46 PM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2020 12:51 PM

It is likely a 2006 iMac. If so it's way to old to use Migration Assistant. You should remove the internal HD from the machine and put it into an enclosure (something like: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/external-drives/owc-drive-dock and then you should be able to copy and paste the data you want to the new Mac.

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Feb 5, 2020 12:51 PM in response to Bekkaboo87

It is likely a 2006 iMac. If so it's way to old to use Migration Assistant. You should remove the internal HD from the machine and put it into an enclosure (something like: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/external-drives/owc-drive-dock and then you should be able to copy and paste the data you want to the new Mac.

how to transfer info from broken 2005 Mac to new 2019 Mac?

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