Can I use a mid 2010 27-inch iMac (OXS 10.11.6) as a display in the target display mode for a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) using a thunderbolt cable?
If yes, how?
Thanks in advance.
Pranit
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14
it's explained here https://www.journaldulapin.com/2012/12/12/thunderbolt-and-mini-displayport-differences-and-compatibility/
tl;dr it's the same connector, and thunderbolt carries displayport signals it just multiplex them with what I've come to understand is pci-express signals
Thanks for responding Rudegar!
All the instructions I have looked at ask me to use a mini display port to mini display port cable for the combination of machines I have.
Do you think it should work even with a thunderbolt cable?
Yep the last Q & A in the last link you shared answers my question. Thanks a lot. I basically cant use a thunderbolt cable for the Macs I have. Need a mini display cable.
Still wondering why though, since the thunderbolt cable just seems like a mini display cable with additional features.
it should work
Yep, I'd say it's a crazy deal/implementation.
Target Display Mode
