Screen Spanning Hack for iMac G5 Questions

[dotdotdot]

This is exciting! I have decided on the iMac G5 to be my first Mac, and by the looks of it, it may be a birthday gift (october)!

But some questions on that Screen Spanning Hack:

1) Is it 100% reversable? Like, if installed, can I remove it?
2) Will it void warranty?
3) Is it compatible with the Rev. B iMac G5s?
4) Does anyone here use it and have any comments?

Thanks!

 

[Phatpat]

Yes, it is 100% reversible. The applescript that does it comes with a "disable spanning" function as well.

I strongly doubt that it voids the warranty, but I can't confirm that.

I assume it's compatible with Rev. B iMacs, but I use a Rev A with it so also can't confirm.

It works great, just like dual monitors should. No complaints here.

 

[zach]

It's basically the exact same thing as the hack for the iBooks.

All it is is a tiny change to the firmware to de-cripple the card.

If you have a problem with the iMac and send it back to Apple with the hack still installed, they may give it as a reason they refuse to fix it, but if you undo the hack, there should be no way they can even know you installed it.

 

[dotdotdot]

The Rev. B is very different from the Rev. A in terms of video, and that is what this card does. Can anyone with a Rev. B confirm that this works on their iMacs?

 

[dotdotdot]

*bump*

 

[ChrisFromCanada]

I can't confirm it but I am 99% sure it would.