Apple 17" monitor installation

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I recently acquired an Apple 17" monitor + md-tower Apple PC and unable to power-up display unit.
Monitor does not have a power cable just USB connection.
Is there a special unit that I need to sit between the monitor and the mid-tower. Link below will provide more info.
PC seems to power up OK, however, unable to confirm without the monitor.

http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/specs/displays/L14144B_EN.pdf

Thanks in advance!
BK
 
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bknight2 said:
I recently acquired an Apple 17" monitor + md-tower Apple PC and unable to power-up display unit.
Monitor does not have a power cable just USB connection.
Is there a special unit that I need to sit between the monitor and the mid-tower. Link below will provide more info.
PC seems to power up OK, however, unable to confirm without the monitor.

http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Manuals/specs/displays/L14144B_EN.pdf

Thanks in advance!
BK
Click to expand...

Your 17" Apple monitor only has one cable with an ADC connector. This means the monitor gets both it's video signal & power via this cable. You NEED a video card with an ADC port...otherwise you need this $99 dollar adapter:

Apple DVI to ADC Adapter - Apple Store (U.S.)

I know that this adapter is pretty pricey.

Hope this helps,

- Nick
 

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