Has anyone tried a Hackintosh INSIDE a 21.5" iMac before?

[kevpatts]

FYI: If looking to do this it looks like this controller can drive this 4k screen that is an almost exact fit.

 

[moishiteru]

if you think the lcd has the same size you can try.
please notice the power adapter for the controller drive can be very very hot (very bad adaptator) for mine i change for a better one with more amperage

 

[kevpatts]

Phase 2.

 

[kevpatts]

Damn it! I accidentally fixed the iMac!

 

[jmilan0302]

Damn it! I accidentally fixed the iMac!

LOL. Maybe you should try a 24" plastic iMac. I've had this idea for a while now, maybe when I have the money and find a broken 24" I will do it. There should be enough space in there for an ITX board and even a small GPU like an RX 560.

 

[kevpatts]

Hmmm, I've bought the LCD controller now so I think I'll have to get one that has a compatible screen. I think only the 21.5" Mid 2011 iMac does!

Looking out for a cheap/free broken one now!

 

[jmilan0302]

Hmmm, I've bought the LCD controller now so I think I'll have to get one that has a compatible screen. I think only the 21.5" Mid 2011 iMac does!

Looking out for a cheap/free broken one now!

Also you don't need a controller for an eDP screen.

 

[moishiteru]

Finally it is too hard to fit the DH61AG inside the imac because of the cpu heatsink too i will put in a desktop aluminium case

 

[kevpatts]

I never got to complete this and have this kit available if anyone needs it. You can have it free, just pay shipping from Ireland.

 

[moishiteru]

Project updated after a long time.
Full working on Catalina 10.15.3 at this time.

iMac case LCD works.
iSight works with pin out solder on USB.

Tthings left to get work:
Chime boot with arduino
SD card
Bluetooth card
and waiting my case