how do i connect a 2009 imac to a 2014 mac mini

how do i connect a 2009 imac to a 2014 mac mini


iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 12:06 PM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2022 12:32 PM

An external display would be a better option for the 2014 Mac mini.


If you are set on trying to use the iMac as a display for the Mac mini, then both must meet the following requirements. carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


Basically the iMac must be a Late 2009 27" iMac,

the 2014 Mac mini must be running Catalina or earlier,

plus you need to use a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable.

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Oct 2, 2022 12:32 PM in response to lauramacgeorge

An external display would be a better option for the 2014 Mac mini.


If you are set on trying to use the iMac as a display for the Mac mini, then both must meet the following requirements. carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support


Basically the iMac must be a Late 2009 27" iMac,

the 2014 Mac mini must be running Catalina or earlier,

plus you need to use a Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort cable.

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