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Can I use my old MacBook Air (2015 model) as an external display for my new MacBook Air (2020 model)?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Aug 22, 2021 09:46 PM

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kaz-k

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Posted on Aug 22, 2021 11:16 PM

Hi,

No, you can't. Target Display Mode is supported only certain iMac models.

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Aug 22, 2021 11:16 PM in response to Dave_Sky23

Hi,

No, you can't. Target Display Mode is supported only certain iMac models.

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