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My 2009 iMac 27 inch is not responding to the request to engage in target display. I'm using os13.1. Command F2 will not work. I've restarted both th M1 and iMac to no avail. Any suggestions?

iMac, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 20, 2023 01:04 PM

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den.thed

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Posted on Jan 20, 2023 01:19 PM

The M1 Mac mini does not support using the Late 2009 27" iMac and a display in Target Display Mode.

carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

You will need to use an external display with the M1 Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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den.thed

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Jan 20, 2023 01:19 PM in response to Bigdata1

The M1 Mac mini does not support using the Late 2009 27" iMac and a display in Target Display Mode.

carefully read > Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

You will need to use an external display with the M1 Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

Phil0124

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Jan 20, 2023 01:21 PM in response to Bigdata1

The M1 / M2 Apple Silicon Macs do not support target display mode.

click here ➡️ Use your iMac as a display with target display mode - Apple Support

Jan 20, 2023 06:18 PM in response to Bigdata1

What version of macOS is on the iMac?

How are the computers connected?

Are you pressing Command-F2 on the iMac's keyboard?

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