Replacing midplane on iMac G5...swap 2nd gen into 1st model

aplnub

I got to thinking, the 2nd gen iMacs look great (feature wise compared to my 1st gen iMac). So why not swap a midplane from a new iMac into my 1st gen.



My first question, since my experience with Macs are limited. Would this work? I would think they would keep all connections, hookups, placement, etc. the same minus the updated parts but you never know.



Secondly, where could I find a 2nd gen midplane assembly? Can I find those on ebay or at Apple stores, etc.?



Regards and thanks for any input

telomar

You could have an Apple Store get you one but I wouldn't expect it to come cheap, Apple parts typically don't. Yes you can do it though.

aplnub

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Originally posted by Telomar

You could have an Apple Store get you one but I wouldn't expect it to come cheap, Apple parts typically don't. Yes you can do it though.

Thanks, I am going to make some phone calls and find out a price.

splinemodel

You're probably better off selling your iMac on eBay and buying a new one. It's a lot easier, and it will probably even save you some money.

aplnub

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Originally posted by Splinemodel

You're probably better off selling your iMac on eBay and buying a new one. It's a lot easier, and it will probably even save you some money.

Sure it is easier. Probably cheaper too.



But where is the fun in that!!

proxy

Apple's definitely changed the shape of the 17" iMac logic board. The revision b board has a user replaceable lower fan, before it was incorporated into the logic board. I'd imagine that this would affect it's chances of going in a 1st gen. G5 iMac. It'd be nice if it did work though.