iMac G3 dead monitor
OK, here's the thing. I have an old iMac G3, it's not great, but it still works for the net. I was thinking about setting up a small webserver on it, but here's the thing. The top 1/3 or so of the monitor looks like its folded over or something. Like the picture has been stretched but you can only see refresh lines over and over. It's hard to explain. Basically, the monitor is unusable. I have an old 14 inch monitor that will do 1024x768, but not at a refresh rate to match the built in monitor, so it doesn't show up when I'm using the vga out.
My question: Is there any way to a) fix the monitor (hoping its a loose connection or something), or b) disable the onboard monitor entirely so that you can use lower end monitors, or c) disable it anyway, because if I have to get a monitor to support it, I still want to disable the built in monitor in case any epileptic people come over, because the flashing is almost enough to give me a seizure.
My question: Is there any way to a) fix the monitor (hoping its a loose connection or something), or b) disable the onboard monitor entirely so that you can use lower end monitors, or c) disable it anyway, because if I have to get a monitor to support it, I still want to disable the built in monitor in case any epileptic people come over, because the flashing is almost enough to give me a seizure.
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Does anyone know how to disable the built in CRT?
You'll need to unscrew the bottom half of the iMac's case to get at the tray. Don't worry if you have to bend it a bit to get it back on, it's tough stuff.
I can't seem to figure out how to get the drive tray, etc. out? I'm not seeing a connector for the display on the mobo anywhere. This thing is a pain *L* In a few years I'll definitely be getting a g5 (after I save up some money) and put this behind me.
At that time, I'll sell it for aquarium parts.