Can I access the backup for my macbook from my iMac

My MacBook will not boot - time for a new one.  Is it possible to access the last backup for thae macbook from my imac?

If you are only after a limited number of files....and not a complete restore of the laptop....you can use Migration Assistant on the iMac to copy the files that you want from the Time Machine backups of the laptop.
Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Migration Assistant
Connect the iMac to one of the LAN <--> ports on the Time Capsule if you can.......to speed the process 3-6 times over wireless.

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