09-02-2005, 01:26 PM

Hey, I was wondering if there were any hacks or mods to change the light that kinda flashes, if you will, on the front of the monitor/computer. I don't think there could be, but, hey, it's worth a try.

Thanks,
Dyl

09-02-2005, 02:16 PM

Hi Dylan,

Apple have an iMac G5 Light update which makes the light dim slightly when the room is darker, great if your iMac is on and you are trying to sleep in the same room.
Other than that I don't know of anything else out there.

Hope this helps
Paul

09-02-2005, 02:41 PM

I doubt it, since the light is controlled by the bios.

09-02-2005, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by pphking

Hi Dylan,

Apple have an iMac G5 Light update which makes the light dim slightly when the room is darker, great if your iMac is on and you are trying to sleep in the same room.
Other than that I don't know of anything else out there.

Hope this helps
Paul

The iMac G5 Sleep Light Update adjusts the brightness of your iMac G5 sleep indicator light so it's not as bright during the evening. The daytime brightness remains the same. If you want that, run Software Update to grab it. If the installer doesn't launch automatically for you, you'll find it in your Utilities folder when the update is complete.

If you are talking about physically changing the light, to make it faster, slower, different color, etc. then, no there is nothing available. That is nothing outside of cracking the case and actually messing with the light itself...which I would highly advise against doing. No need to go voiding a warranty or screwing up a brand new computer.

09-02-2005, 05:48 PM

Alright. I'll check that update out. Thanks for the help!

09-02-2005, 05:50 PM

You won't need the update. If you have a new iMac G5 you already have it, I believe it's been part of OS X since 10.4.2 and maybe even 10.4.1.

09-02-2005, 05:51 PM

Hmm. I looked in Utilities and ther was nothing there and I looked in Software Update and there was nothing. should I get it from the Apple Website?

(Sorry 'bout the double post; edit button didn't work.}

09-02-2005, 06:02 PM

Check my post right above yours for the answer....

09-02-2005, 06:28 PM

Oh. Haha. OK, thanks. So can I like get it changed by a professional at like a website somewhere. Like Colorware paints it? Hardly doubt that made sense... You know, like ship it to them and they'll change it for some money (like colors and rates and stuff) and then they'll ship it back?

09-02-2005, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by DCraver

Oh. Haha. OK, thanks. So can I like get it changed by a professional at like a website somewhere. Like Colorware paints it? Hardly doubt that made sense... You know, like ship it to them and they'll change it for some money (like colors and rates and stuff) and then they'll ship it back?

You like the word "like" a lot... :cool:
Off-topic, I know... :closed:

09-02-2005, 07:10 PM

Haha yeah... I know... Me and my slang and occasional use of ebonics... :black: