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Can I use my iMac mid 2011 as display for my MacBook Pro mid 2012 and if yes what cable do I need. Thank you

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 31, 2022 1:29 AM

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Dec 31, 2022 1:33 AM in response to sunday90

Hello!

Yes; you need an Apple Thunderbolt Cable - White - Apple.

To initiate Target Display Mode and learn more, visit Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support.

Jack

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