iMac as monitor

Hi, I have a new MacBook Pro and I want to connect an old 27" iMac released in mid 2011 (with macOS High Sierra 10.13.6) as a monitor. Is this possible? What should I do?

Posted on Jun 26, 2022 11:24 AM

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Keith Barkley

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Posted on Jun 26, 2022 11:43 AM

If you mean new as in recently produced, it won't work. No recent Macs can use Target Display Mode.

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Keith Barkley

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Jun 26, 2022 11:43 AM in response to Mick96B

If you mean new as in recently produced, it won't work. No recent Macs can use Target Display Mode.

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