iMac G4 as an External Display

jrs2090 · Jul 3, 2006, 05:13 PM

Hey,
I want to take my old iMac G4 and use it as an external display for my MBP. Is this possible? Has anyone done this? Does anyone have any suggestions?

~JRS

Sun Baked · Jul 3, 2006, 05:16 PM

Of course it is possible, use a video input device on the iMac or rip the guts out of the iMac G4 and turn it into a monitor (and destroy its use as a computer.)

skoker · Jul 3, 2006, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sun Baked

Of course it is possible, use a video input device on the iMac or rip the guts out of the iMac G4 and turn it into a monitor (and destroy its use as a computer.)

Easiest way would be to use an EyeTV I reckon.

jrs2090 · Jul 3, 2006, 08:07 PM

i want it to have a full response time so I guess EYE TV isn't the best option... am i correct?

so if I rip the guts out... is there a guide for this? i don't wanna screw it up u know!

~JRS

Eidorian · Jul 3, 2006, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs2090

i want it to have a full response time so I guess EYE TV isn't the best option... am i correct?

so if I rip the guts out... is there a guide for this? i don't wanna screw it up u know!

~JRS

By full response expect a delay of 200-500 ms.

tdhurst · Jul 3, 2006, 08:16 PM

Unless you can solder and are extremely engineering savvy, it's in on way possible.

cicottrell · Aug 12, 2006, 07:46 AM

My iMac G4 is dead (knackered Logic board) but i want to use the display in my new whatever i get.. I have taken it apart and found the cable connector where it plugs into the logic board. This is a 21 pin plug. Anyone know how i could convert this into a DVI plug to plug in the back of say a mac pro? I can keep the power from the imac, seems to be ok, so just need the video input.

cicottrell · Aug 13, 2006, 04:40 AM

http://homepage.mac.com/chriscottrell/imac1.jpg

cicottrell · Aug 13, 2006, 04:41 AM

http://homepage.mac.com/chriscottrell/imac1.jpg and http://homepage.mac.com/chriscottrell/imac2.jpg This is the plug that connected to the logic board.

Jul 3, 2006, 05:13 PM	#1
jrs2090 macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2005	iMac G4 as an External Display Hey, I want to take my old iMac G4 and use it as an external display for my MBP. Is this possible? Has anyone done this? Does anyone have any suggestions? ~JRS

Jul 3, 2006, 05:16 PM	#2
Sun Baked macrumors 603 Join Date: May 2002	Of course it is possible, use a video input device on the iMac or rip the guts out of the iMac G4 and turn it into a monitor (and destroy its use as a computer.) __________________ May you be plagued by images of Richard Simmons flouncing through you brain, and squat thrusting his way though all waking thoughts.

Jul 3, 2006, 08:16 PM	#6
tdhurst macrumors 68030 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ	Nope... Unless you can solder and are extremely engineering savvy, it's in on way possible. __________________ Who is this guy? I blog here.

Aug 12, 2006, 07:46 AM	#7
cicottrell macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006	please?!?!there must be a way! My iMac G4 is dead (knackered Logic board) but i want to use the display in my new whatever i get.. I have taken it apart and found the cable connector where it plugs into the logic board. This is a 21 pin plug. Anyone know how i could convert this into a DVI plug to plug in the back of say a mac pro? I can keep the power from the imac, seems to be ok, so just need the video input.

Aug 13, 2006, 04:40 AM	#8
cicottrell macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006	pics of the problem http://homepage.mac.com/chriscottrell/imac1.jpg

Jul 3, 2006, 08:07 PM	#4
jrs2090 Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2005	i want it to have a full response time so I guess EYE TV isn't the best option... am i correct? so if I rip the guts out... is there a guide for this? i don't wanna screw it up u know! ~JRS

Aug 13, 2006, 04:41 AM	#9
cicottrell macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2006	pics of the problem http://homepage.mac.com/chriscottrell/imac1.jpg and http://homepage.mac.com/chriscottrell/imac2.jpg This is the plug that connected to the logic board.

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