DIY 5k Monitor - success :-)

[TheCluelessOne]

Thank you @PaulD-UK @Slopes
I've just watched the SnazzyLabs video and I think I might actually splice the cable ribbon instead of soldering so I can replicate the ram door buttons.

On a separate note, is anyone running the 200W PSU with the SA1 without any fans? I wanted to avoid it but I have touched the back of my screen earlier today (after running a couple of hours) and to my surprise it was warm, the board isnt even touching the enclosure. (I do use the 90W PD and use the USB hub)

 

[Jon848]

I have just bought a 2017 5k iMac to start off the project (5k monitor for M4 Mac mini), so far I have successfully removed the display, checked the display panel part number and taped the display back on.

The iMac only cost £115, my No 1 goal is to complete the conversion with the cheapest net spend possible, net zero or even net profit?? (after selling the iMac internal parts)

I already have a pair of really good speakers so I will be removing the iMac internal speakers.

Goals

1. 5k @ 60hz
2. lowest cost possible
3. I would like to be able to use the maximum brightness the display allows
4. keep and use the original iMac power button (if it doesn't add too much extra cost or significantly increase the installation difficulty).
5. I would love to pop in a decent internal webcam (but again, would rather leave it out if it increases cost and difficulty too much)

All I want at the end is a simple, bright, low cost, 5k monitor.

Don't need

- Sound
- Power delivery to other devices
- P3 colour support

The Mac mini I intend to use is base spec M4, 16GB, 256GB

The donor iMac is 2017 16GB, 512GB SSD, display panel - LM270QQ1 (SD)(C1)

Any help would be much appreciated!