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Can old Imacs be used as monitors?
The 27-inch iMac has a bi-directional Mini DisplayPort or a Thunderbolt port (depending on the model) that can be used to drive a second monitor. The same Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt port can be used as a video input that allows your iMac to serve as a monitor for another Mac.
What cable do I need to use iMac as second monitor?
iMac as second display All you’ll need is a Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt compatible MacBook, iMac and the appropriate cable to connect the two. The cable will need to be plugged into the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt port on your Macbook, and then again in the corresponding port on the iMac.
How do I use my old Mac desktop as a monitor?
On the iMac that you want to use as your external monitor, press the ‘Command+F2’ keys, which should launch Target Display manually. Double-check that the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt cable is properly connected. If in doubt, try disconnecting and then re-attaching the cable.
Can you use a 2009 iMac as a display?
iMacs released from late 2009 through mid-2014 can be used as external displays. Those that followed cannot, starting with the 27-inch 5K late-2014 edition.
Can you use an iMac as a second monitor?
For work I have a Dell Latitude E7250 that has a mini display port. The mini-display port cable fits into the iMac but is this a “Thunderbolt” port and not really a mini-display port at all?? Are they the same thing? If a had a mini display port to mini display port cable would I be able to use the iMac as the second monitor?
Can you connect a Dell laptop to an iMac?
Connect Dell laptop to imac 27″ as additi… – Apple Community Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. Is there anyway to connect my Dell Latitude laptop to my 27″ iMac to use as a monitor. I have been told that it is only possible to connect mac to mac. iMac, Mac OS X (10.7)
Can a laptop be used as a display for an iMac?
Target Display Mode only works to use a Mac as a display. I may have misunderstood, but I thought Charlie wants to use the laptop as a display for the iMac. I could be wrong about the intention, though.
Can a 27 ” iMac be used as a laptop?
But you can try Screen Recycler: That might work well enough for you, depending on what you need to do. Regards. It depends on which 27″ iMac you have. If your iMac is a late 2009 or 2010 model you can do this, it’s called Target Display Mode and is explained in Apple’s: