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Our old iMac is, well OLD, so we replaced it with a Mac Mini. The display was nice so I'm wondering if it can be converted into a monitor only. If so what parts would I need to do so.
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The problems I find are the requirement for some kind of power supply for the LCD and some way to connect your input video. So I would say its possible but I suspect not too practical. I am including a post on the subject for you. Good luck whatever you decide. Ralph
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Yet another option is to use the simple software ScreenRecycler, no need to mess around with the internals or anything, just install the software and you're up and running.
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To begin to answer this we need to know exactly which iMac and which Mac Mini you have. Ralph
by rj713
Sorry for the lack of clarity. I had identified the model when I entered the question but if you can't see it is the G5 20" A1076, but the Mac Mini is not going to be used with this. I want to rip out the guts and convert it to a monitor only (I have other uses for the hard disk and DVD burner).
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