Which Firewire Cable?
I am using a late 2008 model macbook pro, 15 inch. I just ordered a new 27 inch iMac. Which type of cable do I need for target disk mode?
Hi,
both Macs have a Firewire800 port.
So a 9pin-to9pin-cable like this for example http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/1394B99012/ (of acceptable length for you) is neccessary.
Regards
Stefan
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