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Can I Use iMac As Monitor For Mac Mini ?

My imac 2017 has an issue.first of all Ventura is the last Os that will work on this hardware according to apple.

then there is a problem.when i mac is on sleep ,sometimes doesn't wake up.i disconnect a usb hub and the ethernet but still no reaction.

i force to end its operation by the energy button.and then i restart my imac and everything is fine.also in random timelines i hear a gling-metal noise like 2 coins are dropping into a slot which i read here that might be the hard disc going to failure.

so i was thinking of saving the screen of my imac and use it for a new mac mini .if its possible to connect the 2 devices together and work.

i found this article.its about a connection between an imac 's screen and a pc. and i thought that if it really works with a pc then it should work with a mac mini.


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iMac 21.5″, macOS 13.7

Posted on Jan 16, 2025 1:16 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2025 1:30 PM

I'm unfamiliar with that third-party app.


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Can I Use iMac As Monitor For Mac Mini ?

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