Connecting a 2009 Macbook pro to a 5k iMac as a second monitor???

Hey all, I just got a new 5k iMac and I want to use my older (2010) Macbook Pro as a second monitor. How do I do this and what would I need to buy (cord wise) to make that happen?
Thanks

You need to use a product such as ScreenRecycler over an Ethernet or wireless network.
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    Might have a hardware issue that was caused by the minor liquid spill.
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