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How To Convert An iMac Into An External Monitor

2 hours

  • 1 × TR10 Torx Security Screwdriver
  • 1 × TR8 Torx Security Screwdriver
  • 1 × T6 Torx Screwdriver
  • 1 × Phillips #2 Screwdriver
  • 1 × Phillips #00 Screwdriver
  • 1 × Plastic Credit Card
  • 1 × Electrical outlet tester
  • 1 × Soldering Iron
  • 1 × Small hand saw
  • 1 × Dremmel
  • 1 × Dremmel saw blade bit ####
  • 1 × 20" iMac Intel - White
  • 1 × Outlet AdapterMust have holes in the electrical prongs, to aid in soldering to it.
  • 1 × 1x 12V 5A generic power supply
  • 1 × Video Driver Board with CCFL Inverter, varies*** READ SCREEN IDENTIFICATION GUIDE BEFORE PURCHASING ***
  • 1 × Female-female HDMI keystone jack
  • 1 × short HDMI cable, Male-Maleshould be 18" or less
  • 1 × Optional VGA Decora Plate
  • 1 × Optional Short VGA Cable, Male-Maleshould be 18" or less
  • 1 × Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment
  • 20 × Zip Ties, assorted sizesused for internal cable management and securing certain components. you should have several sizes on hand.
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