Putting new MacBook into Target Mode

Is it possible to put a fairly new MacBook with a Thunderbolt Port into Target Mode? I want to connect my MacPro to a MacBook in Target mode. I have connected the MacBook via it's Thunderbolt port to my MacPro Firewire 800 port using the correct cable. For some reason I cannot get the MacPro into Target Mode.. Any Assistance would be appreciated.
Aloha, from Hawaii, David - Hawaii PI

Check your steps http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1661

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Thanks for your help.

Try this from MacFixIt as well:
In the case of drive directory damage or problems with permissions, the solution is usually to use Apple's Disk Utility to repair the disk. Of course, you won't be able to perform this operation normally (simply launching the Disk Utility application, located in Applications/Utilities, and initiating a disk repair) if your system will not startup. So two options exist:
* Insert your Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger) media (DVD or CD) and restart the computer while holding down the "C" key. Once the computer has booted from the installation disc, select "Utilities" from the menubar and open Disk Utility. Repair the disk, then quit Disk Utility and restart your system.
* Alternatively, you can repair the disk while booted in single user mode if you do not have access to a retail Mac OS X 10.4.x (Tiger) DVD/CD. To startup in single user mode, hold down the "Command" and "S" keys simultaneously at startup. Once properly booted, type the command fsck at the prompt. Repeat these process until no errors appear.

My 12" powerbook logics card crashed. I have a 17". How do i retrieve my internet bookmarks from the 12" by putting it into Target mode on the 12" and looking into the hard drive on the 12"?

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If the 12's logic board is trashed, I don't think you can get into FireWire Target Disk Mode. The computer has to start to get to FWTDM. Will it starte and run at all?
If it won;t start, you will have to go inside and extract the hard drive. Then get this gadget:
Newer Technology Universal Drive Adapter USB 3.0/2.0 - connects any 2.5", 3.5" or 5.25" drive
It allows you to connect a bare drive to another computer that has USB. It will act just like an external disk drive. Assuming the 12's drive is not damaged due to the LB failure, you can retrieve files quickly.

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Hi, I am completely flummoxed.
Yesterday I had my iMac G4 networked (via FireWire cable) to my MacBook Pro. I was copying about 14 GB of data from the MBP to the G4. The MBP indicated the copy operation was finished, but the G4 went into a spinning beachball, from which I could not escape -- couldn't force-quit, change applications, open terminal, or anything. So I (reluctantly) did a hard power-down.
When I went to restart the G4, I got a grey screen of death -- for about 2 minutes. Then the screen goes black for a second, then goes grey again, this time with the alternating folder-and-question-mark icon. Bad news.
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* Won't boot in safe mode -- ditto.
So my next idea was to try booting from a startup disk. But how to open the optical drive tray? (This is a tray-loader, not a slot-loader.) I pulled down the white external door manually, but do not see an emergency open pinhole inside. But there must be one, right?
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So my next idea was to try booting from a startup disk. But how to open the optical drive tray? (This is a tray-loader, not a slot-loader.) I pulled down the white external door manually, but do not see an emergency open pinhole inside. But there must be one, right?
I'm not at a G4 iMac right now, but other tray-load drives of that generation had a hole but ti's very low in the opening. Probably need a good light to see it.
Try starting the computer and holding the mouse button down while it's trying to boot. This is a startup shortcut to open the drive but may require that the system start to load, something with which yours is obviously struggling.
Does the iMac have the original Apple keyboard? Some third-party keyboards may not support the startup combos for safe mode, single-user, etc.

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Hi Neil,
I am having a very similar issue it sounds like..
May I explain it to you - I'm hopeful that you can steer me in the right direction.
Here's what I'm dealing with.
I have an old iMac G3 (Tangerine)
http://www.theapplecollection.com/postcards/iMac04n.html
It's been upgraded, has a fire-wire port now, it's a bit faster, more memory.. still nothing fancy - but it's been running OS 10.3.9 just fine.
Until my son accidentally deleted some files somewhere - that all but made it unusable.
Now - it does not have a DVD-Rom drive - so reinstalling won't work. It also doesn't read 'burned' disks -- so burning a copy of the 10.3.9 OS is out as well.
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I'm dubious about an external DVD-Rom drive as well - because it will most surely have a Driver of some sort that will have to be installed, and i know that won't work...
I'm at a loss.
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The only way to get everything back is by restoring a backup. If you didn't have a backup, there is nothing that you can do to recover your lost documents and your notes. If you have a backup restore the backup in order to recover your data. Purchased apps can always be downloaded again as long as you use the same Apple ID that you bought them with, but data can only be recovered from a backup or if you have copies of the documents and notes on a computer.
Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iCloud or iTunes - Apple Support

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My son let one of his friends use his ipad. The next time he tired to use it he could not get it unlocked, I tired to unlock it but it kept telling me that I had the wrong pass code. With out me knowing my son continued to tire until it completely disabled it self.

How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html
iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
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http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm
You may have to do this several times.
Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school environment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
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Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
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I have a new Intel MacMini I want to use for my home computer, so I tried get my old G4 to startup in Target mode (using lower case "t" at startup) to make file backup and account setup easier.
The G4 will not go into Target mode - I've tried both restarting and powerig-up, both with "t" pressed down from the beginning. Their are the usual power-up sounds, but the monitor screen remains blank - it doesn't progress to the floating-Y Firewire icon or the normal login screen.
I read somewhere about Open Firmware Password, but I don't seem to have that on this machine.
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Machine Name: Power Mac G4 (AGP graphics)
Machine Model: PowerMac3,1
CPU Type: PowerPC G4 (2.8)
Number Of CPUs: 1
CPU Speed: 450 MHz
L2 Cache (per CPU): 1 MB
Memory: 1.25 GB
Bus Speed: 100 MHz
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SInce my need is to transfer my accounts from the old G4 to the new Mac Mini, I will drop the hunt for getting Target Mode working on the G4 and use Migration Assistant via Ethernet:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3322
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1752061
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http://www.ehmac.ca/mac-ipod-help-troubleshooting/73933-help-migration-assistant .html
http://episteme.arstechnica.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8300945231/m/999006696931
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how do you put the ipod into disk mode

iPod nano (7th generation)
Before placing the iPod into Disk Mode, verify that it has a charge.
Reset the device by pressing the Sleep and Home buttons simultaneously until the display turns black. This should take about eight seconds.
When the display turns black, press and hold the Volume Down and Volume Up buttons simultaneously until the device enters Disk Mode.
iPod nano (6th generation)
Before placing the iPod into Disk Mode, verify that it has a charge.
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When the display turns black, hold down the Volume Down and Volume Up buttons simultaneously until the device enters Disk Mode.
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If necessary, verify that your iPod has a Click Wheel.
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Older iPod models without a Click Wheel
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source: Putting iPod into Disk Mode

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My Iphone 3gs power button not working, so is there any way I can put my iphone into DFU mode..

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Yes, App Store and iBooks have a "Purchased" tab, allowing you to re-download at no additional charge.
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