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Hey guys,
I got a little burned on ebay thinking I could repair a 20in A1174. Dead power supply turned into dead logic board, I'm sure you guys know the story. It was cheap enough that I'm not too bitter about it (can you tell?) but I'm disappointed. This was going to be my first iMac, and the polycarbonate white is such a beautiful look, I can't let this go to waste.
I want to give it new life as an external monitor. The panel seems to be in great condition (I don't know if it powers on or not, here goes nothing), so I'm going to closely follow: http://www.dremeljunkie.com/2011/08/isight-g5-as-external-monitor-with.html
from my understanding the late G5s are very similar to the early intel iMacs.
My goals for this project are:
Functioning display using http://www.ebay.com/itm/191074533722?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Superdrive functionality via USB hub
iSight/Microphone functionality via USB hub // 3.5mm audio cable depending.
Original speaker functionality via 3.5mm audio//USB depending.
Possibly USB hub inputs in the back I/O ports if I'm feeling extravagant.
The display controller board requires it's own power supply. One cable running into the AC socket.
The USB hub will be powered because of all its attachments. Two cables running into the AC socket.
DVI will also run through the AC socket. Three cables (How will I make this fit through the hole?)
I'll most likely run the USB cable for the hub out of the ethernet i/o hole and through the stand hole.
I'd also run the potential 3.5mm audio cables out of the mini displayport i/o hole and through the stand.
Everything will be inside the iMac itself, barring the power bricks for the various attachments. (I wonder if I can put a multi tap inside the imac itself and power that? Like at the bottom where the logic board would sit?)
Ive never case modded anything, but I'm fairly familiar with PC parts and components. Less so about electricity and splicing wires and all that. It'll be a learning experience.
But are all my assumptions correct? The display controller powers the display without the need for the original PSU/Inverter? Will the monitor go to sleep when the PC sleeps? Am I going to burn my house down?
Is everything I'm asking possible? Is the Intel imac too slim?
I got a little burned on ebay thinking I could repair a 20in A1174. Dead power supply turned into dead logic board, I'm sure you guys know the story. It was cheap enough that I'm not too bitter about it (can you tell?) but I'm disappointed. This was going to be my first iMac, and the polycarbonate white is such a beautiful look, I can't let this go to waste.
I want to give it new life as an external monitor. The panel seems to be in great condition (I don't know if it powers on or not, here goes nothing), so I'm going to closely follow: http://www.dremeljunkie.com/2011/08/isight-g5-as-external-monitor-with.html
from my understanding the late G5s are very similar to the early intel iMacs.
My goals for this project are:
Functioning display using http://www.ebay.com/itm/191074533722?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Superdrive functionality via USB hub
iSight/Microphone functionality via USB hub // 3.5mm audio cable depending.
Original speaker functionality via 3.5mm audio//USB depending.
Possibly USB hub inputs in the back I/O ports if I'm feeling extravagant.
The display controller board requires it's own power supply. One cable running into the AC socket.
The USB hub will be powered because of all its attachments. Two cables running into the AC socket.
DVI will also run through the AC socket. Three cables (How will I make this fit through the hole?)
I'll most likely run the USB cable for the hub out of the ethernet i/o hole and through the stand hole.
I'd also run the potential 3.5mm audio cables out of the mini displayport i/o hole and through the stand.
Everything will be inside the iMac itself, barring the power bricks for the various attachments. (I wonder if I can put a multi tap inside the imac itself and power that? Like at the bottom where the logic board would sit?)
Ive never case modded anything, but I'm fairly familiar with PC parts and components. Less so about electricity and splicing wires and all that. It'll be a learning experience.
But are all my assumptions correct? The display controller powers the display without the need for the original PSU/Inverter? Will the monitor go to sleep when the PC sleeps? Am I going to burn my house down?
Is everything I'm asking possible? Is the Intel imac too slim?