I just received my Mac mini and was hoping to use my 2017 intel IMac as my display but now I am learning that is impossible. Can you please help?

I just received my M2 Mac Mini and was hoping to use my 2017 intel IMac as a display and now I learning that is impossible. Any help?


Mac mini (2023 with M2)

Posted on Mar 2, 2023 8:38 AM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2023 9:04 AM

You can not use an iMac as a display for a new Mac mini.

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


You can use most any aftermarket external display with the new Mac mini.

see > Connect a display to Mac mini - Apple Support

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I just received my Mac mini and was hoping to use my 2017 intel IMac as my display but now I am learning that is impossible. Can you please help?

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