LCD swap in iMac Inel

FatherTime · FatherTime #1 (**permalink**)

02-12-2012, 11:01 PM

I have an idea to mount a 20" Intel iMac LCD from a 20" white 2.0 on a 17" iMac 2.0 machine, I want to know if I can connect the inverter board from the 17" display to the 20" one. Anyone done this?

cwa107 · cwa107 #2 (**permalink**)

02-12-2012, 11:15 PM

Probably not. The inverters are specifically paired to the panel - this is because the CCFL tube that provides the backlight varies depending on the length of the panel and will require different voltage depending on that length. So, while I can quote you specific requirements, as a general rule, you must pair the inverter with the panel it's designed to power.

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Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,916 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	02-12-2012, 11:15 PM Probably not. The inverters are specifically paired to the panel - this is because the CCFL tube that provides the backlight varies depending on the length of the panel and will require different voltage depending on that length. So, while I can quote you specific requirements, as a general rule, you must pair the inverter with the panel it's designed to power. Liquid and computers don't mix. It might seem simple, but we see an incredible amount of people post here about spills. Keep drinks and other liquids away from your expensive electronics!
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FatherTime #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 09, 2011 Location: Yorba Linda USA Posts: 168 Mac Specs: llci to Mac Pro "26 Kids" all named Mac	02-12-2012, 11:01 PM I have an idea to mount a 20" Intel iMac LCD from a 20" white 2.0 on a 17" iMac 2.0 machine, I want to know if I can connect the inverter board from the 17" display to the 20" one. Anyone done this?
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