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Model A1174 with 2 GHz Core Duo or Model A1207 with 2.16 or 2.33 GHz Core 2 Duo

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Intel iMac as an external monitor - Guide

I had a 2006 Intel iMac that died (logic board / graphics card failure) and instead of consigning it to the bin, I aimed to turn it both an external monitor for my screen-less 2009 MacBook Pro (LCD driver failure, failing battery) and any HDMI device I wanted. I had seen this done with G5 iMacs, but never with Intel ones, which use different display types, so decided to have a go and was successful!

My guide can be found in the answer...

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Guide of how I did it - http://www.instructables.com/id/Intel-IM...

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@moomike - Michael - Sadly all of your work here won't be found if you just post it here. The best thing to do is create a IFIXIT guide that way someone who also wants to do the same thing can find your efforts. Follow this link: Create an IFIXIT Guide

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Done! How to turn a iMac Intel into an External Monitor

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