Perry44 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I have an iMac 17" and was wondering how to upgrade to a 20" or 23" monitor? Obviuosly it's possible, but how? I dont want to have to hide the imac and just display the monitor, but I dont have room to place both side by side? What are my options? Thanks alot. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuka Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 You cant upgrade the built in screen well not without a new case I think Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-219550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry44 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Ah, what is a new case? Sorry for the dumb questions. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-219672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrimes80 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 buy a 20" or 24" iMac??? What exactly are you expecting to do? .... It's not like you can bust apart you iMac (voiding any warrantee or service buy Apple Inc.) and put on a bigger monitor. The cases are bigger, and for all you know, assembly has variations which can translate to non-interchangable parts let alone other problems.... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-219751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo50 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 it's really crazy idea.. but i think what in theory you can just disassemble you iMac and connect new screen........ .... .. somehow .. . ... .... ... .. ........ try to imagine how it will looks ........ better sell it and buy new... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-219899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orea Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 You could sell it! buy a mac mini, (men't to bringing out faster one's soon, so wait a while) and a 20/23/30" screen, Use a apple remote desktop for a pc, and use the imac as a kinda server! Or use boo50 idea! Any more idea's? BaYlisS Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-220121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
INFNITE Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 it's not possible without getting a new case. why not just get a wall mount or something if you don't have space? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-221545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_4e Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I don't know how easy it would be to do it, even if you had a new case. I would just transfer the data to another computer that had the right size of monitor, and sell the iMac. It's just too much money to attempt that kind of mod. I think if it wasn't too difficult, we would see it more often. Also, "what is a case?" It's the white plastic stuff that enloses the monitor and all of the internal parts. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-222973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzuka Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 I don't know how easy it would be to do it, even if you had a new case. I would just transfer the data to another computer that had the right size of monitor, and sell the iMac. It's just too much money to attempt that kind of mod. I think if it wasn't too difficult, we would see it more often. Also, "what is a case?" It's the white plastic stuff that enloses the monitor and all of the internal parts. Yes I should have said the "enclosure" but... Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-223789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mifki Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Thats just f***ing stupid basically, if you want a bigger monitor why did you get the 17" and if you really need one, just buy one and use Dual Displays (if your imac has a mini-dvi port) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-223792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberracus Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 sell it.. buy a refurbished iMac 20" sceen with core duo 2 Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/31522-imac-monitors/#findComment-224239 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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