This is my old #iMac 27" from 2010
It was my first desktop work computer, in its max version, i.e. with the first #intel i7 processors, paid around €2500
Over the years it has received several upgrades, first the memory easily added from the drawer below, then I added an SSD when they still cost a ton.
With the upgrades I used it productively for at least seven years. Then it was used in turn by all the members of the family until it finally happened: it didn't turn on again!
Most likely, not giving even the slightest sign of life, the problem lies in the power supply, if you want a spare you can find it, but in addition to not being sure of restoring functionality, if the problem was on the video card I would throw away some money, the real problem of this computer in 2023 lies in the enormous energy consumption!
The decision was therefore to eliminate everything that was no longer necessary to maintain the main functionality instead: the #monitor
Let's get to the fun part: let's empty everything that is not needed.
First I remove the magnetically held panel, a solution that I've always found very clever… Too bad #apple started using glue soon after…
I remove the screws holding the monitor panel and detach the cables that connect it: power supply, video signal, and a couple of sensors, at this point I put the panel aside being very careful not to scratch it
Now there is to remove the motherboard, the power supply, the fans and all the various components.
Here's a case of a heatsink with an accumulation of dust... That's why I made a filter for the new Mac Studio, if you haven't already seen it I made a dedicated video!
If you had to reassemble it you would pay attention to every single screw and I would definitely use a more careful method…
This is not the case so who cares: I proceed with the always valid system "see a screw, remove the screw"
This is where the fans come off too
with a final clean up we have a space to house the power supply and interface card for the video signal.
I searched the internet for the card that allows me to operate the panel, specific for this model, with the relative power supply.
The panel lights up with the first signs of life: a series of solid color screens
I therefore make a connection attempt before mounting it to verify that the signal is visible
Now I want to take care of the monitor control panel which is part of the added kit. I check the size and decide to put it in place of the RAM using the original panel... Only a few modifications in the aluminium.
So I also eliminate the plastic part and to make room for the control board.
And the socket is part of the structure and therefore I plan to use it again, so I hope the wires and connect the end of a compatible cable that I already owned. It is an extremely simple operation but you must always remember that with the alternating current that comes from the socket you don't mess around! I therefore also connect the earth and safety is guaranteed. So I make the space using the ventilation grille which is no longer needed
I arrange the cables and fix the cards to the back of the panel with the double-sided tape
And here it magically comes back inside and fits perfectly
Before closing it, give the panel a good clean and it finally comes back together with its glass
Excellent result, it is clearly a 10 year old but respectable monitor, with its 60 Herz and a more than valid definition as a secondary monitor, which you therefore do not keep at a distance to see the pixels.
The brightness is good but what I've always liked about this monitor is its contrast: the blacks are without halo even when looking at it from the side.
As always I'm curious about your opinion, a simple like and if you like a comment is always welcome.
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