My god. Can't believe you watched my video, thanks!!
@baoquoc3710
4 ай бұрын
damn SMG, you flying to small channels too?
@lucasboyle959
19 күн бұрын
Test
@MattP-oz6ps
7 ай бұрын
Just note these 5k iMacs will all suffer from the purple haze effect as the glue that holds on the glass display will change colors giving it a purple haze effect around the edges of the display. Also for some reason, the LG LCD displays have image retention issues which can be fixed with a Reddit search. I just about have the same model as yours running OCLP and it otherwise works fine as a daily use machine.
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
Yes my actual computer a hue of pink and some ima,ge retention issues. Quite unfortunate. Luckily the monitor I converted does not.
@paul.ignacio
7 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! Do you also have a guide on checking the wiring with the multimeter? I'd love to do this, too!!!
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
I just used the multimeter to check continuity on the wires, so I could determine the polarity!
@paul.ignacio
7 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots cool, sounds simple enough. Now to hunt for a cheap iMac :D haha
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
@@paul.ignacio Good luck!
@paul.ignacio
7 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots thank you!:)
@ansoncall6497
7 ай бұрын
Probably the best value of those 5k iMacs was the screen. Awesome that you were able to reuse it so neatly.
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes I agree, practically the same panel that is used in the new Studio display!
@justsomeguy1074
7 ай бұрын
That was the only reason Apple separated the screen from the computer on the 27" so they could charge more!
@CHWarwick
4 ай бұрын
What did you do for ports?
@LifeofBrinc
8 ай бұрын
This was one of the cleanest retrofits I’ve seen. Great job.
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TadGilliland
7 ай бұрын
I've been thinking about a full kit to provide faster or easier install or even a fully done option for a few years now. But.... Time.... And... Money.... When I did my 1st in 2021 I did the power cable and the power button the same way. I mounted the power supply in the same spot but the board above the hinge and that required no extra weight. I also wired an IR sensor to the button board and had it peek through where the oem camera lives so remote was easy to use. Lastly, I've never used the crossover kit, but I have seen that some are shipped with some of the wires reverse polarity so that can cause highs to sound rough. As for the buzz it can come from being so close to the other components like the board and especially the power supply. A ferrite bead around the wire coming off the main board could help. There are other isolation methods, including a separate digital amp, but most importantly distancing from the other electronics and creating some actual shielding. If anyone wants to chat about the possibilities of all this I'm open!
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
Sounds like a great build!
@ducksauz
5 ай бұрын
As I've got a 2017 5k iMac, I'll do this in a few years when it stops getting security updates. I've been checking out a bunch of folks videos for doing this and yours is by far the best. So nice to see you use the speakers, built in power connector, and use a grommit on the ram door for a super clean look. Also, major props on the lead weights. All told this is a great build. 👏
@RunYoungShoots
5 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@Jorda5s
8 ай бұрын
I like that you made the original power port and power button that’s a huge difference and having a remote to adjust settings not having to make holes for buttons. Nice build great way to upcycle products for the long term.
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@romanlchnr
5 ай бұрын
Awesome build, especially with the original power button. But how did you know which cables you had to solder to the button?
@moeskido
8 ай бұрын
This was impressive. I never expect a power brick to be shielded well enough to avoid magnetically distorting the display in some way. I guess that's naïve. :)
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@nopnop5920
7 ай бұрын
This is awesome. Thank you for sharing. It would be great if you could integrate the camera also.
@trumpcard3372
8 ай бұрын
Could you drop links to the items you purchased? Great DYI
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks! Adhesive and Roller Tool: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003776361300.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.9.15e76abbamYMNQ&algo_pvid=2e51d06b-fe7b-4c41-b871-de3e78ebd672&algo_exp_id=2e51d06b-fe7b-4c41-b871-de3e78ebd672-4&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CAD%217.58%215.31%21%21%215.50%213.85%21%402103277f17060766830348998e1f37%2112000031374651115%21sea%21CA%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=BNlpDrdfRbtD&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A Logic Board: www.ebay.ca/itm/165959752487?var=465459649479 Power Supply: www.ebay.ca/itm/155900624046 Speaker Crossover Kit: www.ebay.ca/itm/166098261769 Trackpad Cover: www.aliexpress.com/item/10000214078180.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.7e8a15c9ffWI0n&algo_pvid=5d91b012-322a-4e22-beb3-332eae24b3da&algo_exp_id=5d91b012-322a-4e22-beb3-332eae24b3da-0&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21CAD%2113.11%214.58%21%21%219.52%213.33%21%402103247017060769447823563eaf7b%2112000027029036649%21sea%21CA%210%21AB&curPageLogUid=MUhCYB2V7cGB&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A
@artofalfenito
7 ай бұрын
This would be cool to them also convert to a vesa mount.
@DanielCortezi
2 күн бұрын
I've just finished mine using your video for the instructions, and it worked like a charm! The only thing I haven't managed to do it is the hole to pass the cables into the RAM cover. Also my logic board doesn't have a remote so I had to keep the controls outside. Great video and thanks for all the details!
@dreamdriver4731
8 ай бұрын
only thing i noticed was that you kept calling it a macbook
@REWREW789
8 ай бұрын
Solid DIY
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@jeffflores5118
8 күн бұрын
Awesome vid! Another way can use an outdated iMac that does not get the security updates anymore/OS end of life is using a capture card like El Gato 4K X and do not use the iMac on the internet just use it as monitor using OBS Studio software which is free set full screen scene its an easier and less expensive route as well less work.
@RemyZeee
8 ай бұрын
Very helpful video, I think I might do this with old 27inch retina display
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks, Its a great option!
@Victor-fw5md
8 ай бұрын
Giga Chad voice👍
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks man haha
@AbleTales
11 күн бұрын
this was sooo cool. But why didn't you just use target display mode from the working mac to the old one and use the old one as a display?
@henrygabriel700
19 күн бұрын
boss can u add link where to buy (add description) ? pls tysm:) great vid!
@Applecompuser
26 күн бұрын
Its such a nice monitor. Great job but still above my skill level and patience. Its too bad, one cant just plug it in and it works.
@wmalik
Ай бұрын
What display board did you use? Speaker cross over hardaware. Would you please provide links to those? Thanks
@pcar928fan
23 күн бұрын
Your set up is exactly what I want to do. Two 27” iMac 5k connected to an Apple Studio computer!
@nycx
8 ай бұрын
I’ve been considering this! Looks really great, nice job! Using the original power button was nice. Maybe you could add a led color strip on the back to make it “next level”
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@risley.ogembo
2 ай бұрын
Have this exact iMac, Late 2014 27 inch. Thinking of doing this conversion + replacing the camera for a smaller, higher resolution Arduino camera for robotics. Easily could get another 4-5 years of use out of the display, insane value for the price. High quality video man! Hopefully you were able to sell some of the parts.
@RunYoungShoots
2 ай бұрын
@@risley.ogembo Thanks for watching!
@risley.ogembo
2 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots Quick Question: Does the display support apple silicon macs as well?
@MakeWeirdMusic
8 ай бұрын
Great job and video! What are you connecting the monitor to and with what interface? TB? USB?
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I am connecting the monitor to a late 2015 iMac. I am using mini displayport, as that is what is on the back of the iMac.
@FourPeaksFilms
4 ай бұрын
I wish someone would sell a space grey version of this to me. I would pay good money for one.
@daggerman-dcgk
5 күн бұрын
Very Nice, thank you for this excellent video. In the beginning I see you have an old 27” Thunderbolt or Cinema Display. I also still have that, but the panel inside is getting old and dark. Do you think I can buy a used 2017 5K iMac and put the 5K panel into the housing of the Thunderbolt/Cinema display using the same parts and technique you use here? I would love to keep the fantastic Apple display housing! Any ideas/hints would be greatly appreciated 🙏
@RunYoungShoots
4 күн бұрын
@@daggerman-dcgk Thanks for watching! I don’t think the screen would fit into the thunderbolt display unfortunately. It is much larger.
@Derpy1969
8 ай бұрын
I’ve considered this as an alternative to AAPL’s high-priced 5K display.
@AnonTubeUser123
7 ай бұрын
Great video! In the process of the same project. How did you know where to connect the 2 wires to integrate the OEM power button?
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I had to inspect the circuit board closely, its the last two wires on that harness.
@iminacatsuit
7 күн бұрын
This has been by far the most clean iMac standalone display i’ve ever seen, the back is so clean and pristine, barely looked modified-wow Great job!! I’m tempted in doing this too
@RunYoungShoots
7 күн бұрын
@@iminacatsuit Thanks!
@AridersLifeYT
29 күн бұрын
NOICE
@juliansinger4327
23 күн бұрын
How did YOU do that with the cover, I mean with the service hatch where the cables for the DisplayPort come out? How did you get the hole with the grommet in there? Or did you buy a new cover?
@RunYoungShoots
22 күн бұрын
@@juliansinger4327 I drilled a hole in it mate
@lgmnowkondo938
2 ай бұрын
as much as I love this screen...$400 bucks would seemingly be better spent on a new monitor, no? I have this screen sitting here with a dead power supply....I would spend 100 to revive it, but not 400.
@arielestulin9706
29 күн бұрын
not for 5k monitor you wont
@justsomeguy1074
7 ай бұрын
You should get an M3 Mac mini and stick the internals in there!
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
I might try that!
@JeGo-ee7ts
8 ай бұрын
Very interesting and impressive project. I‘m wondering what you did with the speaker crossover divider you also bought? You didn‘t install it? For what reason?
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think it may have been defective, the speakers would make a high pitched squeaking noise all the time, so I did not install it.
@rubenmendez768
7 ай бұрын
Very nice and clean. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼 👍🏼
@MePeterNicholls
2 ай бұрын
My late 2014 27” retina 5k iMac will act as a second monitor with just a thunderbolt cable.
@scamperly
2 ай бұрын
wait, why do you keep calling it a macbook lol either way, cool project
@RunYoungShoots
2 ай бұрын
@@scamperly Thanks haha
@CPSWEDEN
12 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@thaihoangcfc
8 ай бұрын
love that cable job at the back.
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@envyby
8 ай бұрын
Luna display is an alt option?
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Yes but there is latency with that
@frederickhall8252
7 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots and you have the run the iMac itself - drawing about 150watts on average whereas this build is probably drawing maybe 40watts
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
@@frederickhall8252 Good point, didn't even think about that
@joseph3164
8 ай бұрын
solid I have wanted to do this for a while now! might just have to
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Its a great display!
@Bionicleforever
8 ай бұрын
Hey nice mod was thinking of doing the same since I can't find a good condition Thunderbolt Display and this is 5k anyway. Was wondering how did you do the power button like which wires from the switch board did you cut and solder to the oem power button. Also do you still have access to the other ports in the logic board or did you just not think those ports are needed. Also how is the display for other non Mac stuff, was thinking this would be good for a game console or a steam deck. Thanks!
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! The two wires I soldered were the last two from the controller board. I don't have access to the other ports, for me there were not necessary. I have not tried it for non Mac stuff, but considering that its a Dell controller board, I think it will work well! I am not much. of a gamer, but keep in mind these displays are 60Hz, so not the highest refresh rate.
@Bionicleforever
8 ай бұрын
That is true, Thanks for the reply :)@@RunYoungShoots
@ChillwithElla
8 ай бұрын
Very Impressive 👏🏾
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@arisalomonart
27 күн бұрын
nice. using an old 5K iMac he took out the guts and got a new controller/power and was able to turn an iMac into just a display. Cleanly done!
@TimedOut...NoWayo
7 ай бұрын
I would like to know, but do not want to spend 10 minutes learning how you did it. Unfortunately, KZitem forces you to produce 10 minute videos.
@bradley_smith
6 ай бұрын
Nice work mate, looks great and a pro job
@RunYoungShoots
6 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@safakaswedishairgunforum-n1490
Ай бұрын
Neat build, will do this with my 2017 imac when i get my 14 " Macbook pro
@jonathanwood358
4 ай бұрын
Great vid. Are you plugging the two display port cables into your computer to get 5k? What graphics card was in the iMac?
@RunYoungShoots
4 ай бұрын
Yes my iMac requires both display cables to be plugged in. It has a Radeon M390 2GB, which is a bit old.
@jonathanwood358
4 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots Gotcha, thank you!
@ReflexVE
7 ай бұрын
I've always wanted to somehow liberate the display of the Microsoft Surface Studio. It's a beautiful display unfortunately tied to an obsolete computer...
@Satwamassive
7 ай бұрын
It might be too late but this is an inexpensive way to deal with the hinge not working properly and not having to put lead in your Imac: iBofans Repair Replacement Hinge Broken Solution
@rinnin
4 ай бұрын
would have been nice to know how much did all the accessories cost? And what is the total cost of conversion versus a different external extended monitor?
@anthonyenglish5709
6 ай бұрын
Could you test an iPad Pro on this display and see if it works perfectly? Not just mirror the display, but also the desktop mode. Thanks much
@michaelfields7794
4 ай бұрын
Awesome! When I was 13, in 1967, I first saw headphones at a department store. It wasn't long until I ripped the speakers from 2 transister radios, hard wired them to a record player, stuck them in a couple of ashtrays, and strapped them to my head with a belt. Would have been nice to post it on a KZitem channel back then! I tip my hat to you sir!
@PIXELSIXA-y3z
7 ай бұрын
I KNOW WEAR 2 OF THEM ARE NOW 100 A .PEACE. .SUD I BUY THEM.???
@vickihenderson8468
4 ай бұрын
You could probably make 3d printed brackeds that go over the mount points within the shell to help hold those items in if you didn't want to use hot glue
@speedbird8326
8 күн бұрын
You use two DP cables for the 5k resolution but into which ports on your functioning iMac do you plug those two cables and with what type of connector on the end of each cable ? I have a 2017 iMac and it has two USB C ports on the back (along with four USB type A ports) and a Radeon Pro 570 4 GB graphics card.
@RunYoungShoots
8 күн бұрын
@@speedbird8326 I believe with your newer imac you wont need two DP cables
@speedbird8326
8 күн бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots Ok so would it be a DP to USB C cable ?
@RunYoungShoots
8 күн бұрын
@@speedbird8326 Yeah if thats what you have on your iMax
@speedbird8326
7 күн бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots Thanks
@lebluedragon3
4 ай бұрын
how are you cooling all this? won't it get awfully hot in there w the graphics n power adapter?
@RunYoungShoots
4 ай бұрын
So far it seems temperature has not been a problem
@lebluedragon3
4 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots cool😂
@rbus
7 ай бұрын
Did this with iPad 3rd gen Retina display, so I got 8 more.
@VedPrakashPachauri
2 ай бұрын
i wants to buy your iMac's internal component 😅
@RunYoungShoots
2 ай бұрын
@@VedPrakashPachauri I still have them! Shoot me a message
@VedPrakashPachauri
2 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots but how it is possible I am living in Delhi India. It may be expensive for me like courier charges and all.
@iosdeals
6 ай бұрын
maybe don't use actual lead as counterweight?
@-coal
6 ай бұрын
if i've ever got the money i might actually do this whole thing
@nasimahm3d
7 ай бұрын
maybe you can use the old internals like some sort of apple tv if they still work, maybe 3d print a custom case for it too
@TheSchwarzengger
4 ай бұрын
Soder
@sandrvoxon
4 ай бұрын
Sell me this monitor plssss ))))
@RunYoungShoots
4 ай бұрын
Anything is for sale at the right price haha
@johnplainsong9769
4 ай бұрын
I plan on doing this with my late 2015 27" iMac. I've seen some controller boards that have 1 HDMI and 1 DP input. Will give me 5K, or do I need a board that has 2 DP inputs? thx
@RunYoungShoots
4 ай бұрын
That depends on what graphics card your computer has. I recommend asking the seller of the control board.
@micwax
3 ай бұрын
Hi. Great vid. Since the seller doesn't offer the remote anymore with the kit, I was wondering if its needed from the project. I want to do this to an old 2017 5k as well.
@RunYoungShoots
3 ай бұрын
Thank you! I believe they have different packages, and they still sell it with the remote.
@asideofthings2526
6 ай бұрын
Eeeeuuuuh, a 2014 27 inch iMac as monitor would work by just installing OS Sierra, then connect through thunderbold as display? Tell me if I am wrong of course.. ...clean conversion though. I know this is quite some steps and getting it right needs a good amount of attention and care. Top!
@RunYoungShoots
6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes I believe you can get target display mode working through certain MacOS versions. I just wanted to use the latest OS available to my Mac.
@vincejenkins1143
2 ай бұрын
An excellent job, very neat, well done!
@RomiPetrut
7 ай бұрын
I have a question, maybe you can help me.: I bought a Mac mini1 16gb 512gb and I need to decide between a 27" iMac 2010 as monitor vs a Dell 27" ultrasharp ips monitor .Both are 2k it's enough for me but iMac is half of price.I make photo editing. Thank a lot
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
In your case I would go with the iMac, since it is half the price.
@therapking7772
Ай бұрын
Great Job Bro
@RunYoungShoots
Ай бұрын
@@therapking7772 thanks man!
@RRR4847-o9g
4 ай бұрын
So I was wrong, you didn’t pay some guy $400 to visit an Apple Store overnight?
@RunYoungShoots
4 ай бұрын
Hahaha that could work as well
@bluecar5556
7 ай бұрын
he said SOLDER-ING. haha
@paffelt
5 ай бұрын
Great video! Can the board support multiple inputs (can you switch between 2 computers)?
@RunYoungShoots
5 ай бұрын
Thanks, unfortunately this control board cannot support multiple inputs
@george_taylor
3 ай бұрын
Very professional job! I've watched a few videos on this conversion and this was more detailed, clear and well executed than anyone elses. Nice job!
@RunYoungShoots
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@xGhandiiix
4 ай бұрын
the hot glue just took me out gang lmao
@elitefamilyparkour
6 ай бұрын
What power supply did you use? I am worried about mine (24v 5A) running to hot inside of the iMac chassis.
@elitefamilyparkour
6 ай бұрын
I just realized that when keeping the speakers I don't think Ill have enough space left for the power brick, anyway :D
@RunYoungShoots
6 ай бұрын
Hey man, I used a 12V 6A power supply. I have not had any heat issues at all.
@luisdiegosalas
7 ай бұрын
I love this. I will do it. It would be awesome if someone made a custom minimalist back (chasis) for this 5K panel. Even better if it already had the power supply and controller built in, without the lower aluminum band.
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dfhm-pq2cf
7 ай бұрын
Would there be a way to convert the original ports to work as a hub? Instead of just covering them up.
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
Im sure there is, but it world require a lot of effort. Not worth it for me, as I dont need any of them.
@michaelshroyer
8 ай бұрын
I'm interested in doing something like this but only if I can get the speakers to work? Your specific crossover kit was simply defective?
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Yes I believe it was defective, as there was a constant squeaking/buzzing noise when no audio was being played.
@paullee107
7 ай бұрын
Link to the board?? I want to do this - love the monitor and prefer Linux...
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
www.ebay.ca/itm/165959752487?var=465459649479
@pboni
6 ай бұрын
Very interesting! Doesn’t the panel require some cooling mechanism?
@RunYoungShoots
6 ай бұрын
No, the manufacturer does have a higher end board with a fan (more complex board), but this version is fine without one. I have not had any overheating issues.
@nugrohoadhitya
8 ай бұрын
Nice work. Very neat. Shame that Aliexpress stopped service to where i live
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Where do you live?
@pixk
6 ай бұрын
pense que iba a reutilizar los parlantes originales
@paultinajero9733
4 ай бұрын
Was that imac not working or why did you convert it to screen only?
@RunYoungShoots
4 ай бұрын
It was slow and outdated
@emmfdez812
4 ай бұрын
The main downside of those screens is the burn in issue when you use them for long periods of time
@RunYoungShoots
4 ай бұрын
Yes, I have noticed it on my computer, my monitor seems to be fine
@jasm817
5 ай бұрын
Well done . I wonder if they make something to convert the camera in the screen to USB so that you have use of that also. Excellent how you got a kit for the speakers to work too. Excellent 👍 and of course you have a camera in your other system there so the need for the camera to work isn't necessary. So you have a awesome set up there.
@RunYoungShoots
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mailjabber
7 ай бұрын
Awesome Job!!!! Tx for the video! Liked & Subbed.
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Plymouthmusicschool
6 ай бұрын
Won’t that power supply heat up inside that thing?
@RunYoungShoots
6 ай бұрын
No I haven't had an issue with it, it just doesn't seem to get hot. The huge aluminum case might act like a heat sink as well, although I'm not sure how well hot glue conducts heat lol.
@Kelly-d8q8s
8 ай бұрын
Nicely done, great job!
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Kelly-d8q8s
8 ай бұрын
Subscribed!
@techpchouse
8 ай бұрын
thanks m8. can you like the products?
@RunYoungShoots
8 ай бұрын
Yeah Im loving the setup so far!
@peterpayne2219
4 ай бұрын
Cool idea.
@Afro3dprinter
7 ай бұрын
👍Nice job
@franciscodania
2 ай бұрын
Will you sell this?
@RunYoungShoots
Ай бұрын
@@franciscodania For the right price yes haha
@franciscodania
Ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots what is the right price?
@vitalis
4 ай бұрын
Awesome
@cottagekeeper
7 ай бұрын
Will the power adapter heat up the hot glue and drop down?
@RunYoungShoots
7 ай бұрын
No it wont get hot enough to do that
@gubski1
5 ай бұрын
Excellent gig! Did you manage to calibrate the colors to match your master display?
@RunYoungShoots
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I honestly never bothered, it was close enough for me to
@gubski1
5 ай бұрын
@@RunYoungShoots thanks for responding. I'm contemplating this project and was wondering if color profile would match my workflow. I'm a pro photographer and use Photoshop and Lightroom a lot. I love apple displays but prefer working on PCs. It's always a lot of hassle to make it work properly.
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