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Sunday, December 20, 2015

Studio Display Mod - Protective Film for the Display

Despite the revolution of LCD technology bring about production of HD monitors with 4K or even 5K resolutions, some people still concern not only the screen quality per se but also the overall design of a monitor (like me XD). This is one of the articles about modifying an obseleted Apple Studio Display 17" (ADC) to meet present use.
The Studio Display is heavy. It is about 45.8 lb (21 kg). The whole weight of the display is being sustaied by the stand. To make it worst, as the monitor is already a very old item, there will be some depreciation, degrading or weakening of the structure, including the stand. Therefore, whether it is still fit to hold the CRT is in doubt. In fact, my original Studio Display has been broken at the stand.

After the modification, the display will be much lighter, as the CRT will be removed. However, it is still a good idea to strengthen the structure of the stand to prevent it from damage and extend its lifespan.

DIY Protective Skin for Apple Studio Display
Making a Protective Skin for the Stand


We have initiated a number of proposals, but finally, we found that applying Bestskinsever protective skin on the stand of the Studio Display appears to be the best solution.


DIY Protective Skin for Apple Studio Display
Finished! (Front View)

DIY Protective Skin for Apple Studio Display
Finished! (Rear View)

DIY Protective Skin for Apple Studio Display
The Bestskinsever Skins on the Display Stand is Hardly Noticed


The on scale blueprint will be uploaded in another passage, you may need it if you have this monitor, even if you don't mod it.

DIY Protective Skin for Apple Studio Display

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Studio Display Mod - Polishing the Case

Despite the revolution of LCD technology bring about production of HD monitors with 4K or even 5K resolutions, some people still concern not only the screen quality per se but also the overall design of a monitor (like me XD). This is one of the articles about modifying an obseleted Apple Studio Display 17" (ADC) to meet present use.
Polishing the shell is one of the most important step of our current Studio Display modification project as our goal is to give a junk Mac a new life. "A new life" not only limited to the innards spec but also to the outlook.


Scratches on the Mac
There were Many Scratches over the Case of Studio Display


Used Macs always unavoidably have the surface scratched in varying degrees. By rubbing the case with liquid polish, we remove the scratches and creat a smooth and shiny surface.


Dents on the Mac
Dents on the Studio Display



For the Studio Display I am modifying, as it was originally an inoperative junk item, or perhaps a trash-picked item :), there are hundreds of scratches on the shell, some areas even have dents thus even polish is no use (sad). But we still try our best to renovate it.

We first use some Tamiya sand papers to rub the heavy scratch, then by liquid polish 3000 (particle size about 3 micrometres) followed by 9800 (particle size about 1 micrometre). Now most of the scratches has been removed.

Mac After Being Polished
Studio Display - After Being Polished

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Sunday, December 6, 2015

Studio Display Mod - What is "Apple Studio Display"?

Despite the revolution of LCD technology bring about production of HD monitors with 4K or even 5K resolutions, some people still concern not only the screen quality per se but also the overall design of a monitor (like me XD). This is one of the articles about modifying an obseleted Apple Studio Display 17" (ADC) to meet present use.
From 1998 to 2003, Apple Manufactured a series of displays bearing the name of "Studio Display". Unlike "iMac", "iBook" or "Power Mac" which have more or less similar outlook in their respective generations, the Studio Display however could be a LCD, CRT; could have DB-15, VGA, DVI or ADC connections. It appears that one couldn't establish a standard in the outlook and specs of those Studio Displays.


Apple Studio Display
Various Studio Displays being Manufactured by Apple
Note:
(1) Apple Studio Display 15" (Mar 1998) in Transparent Dark Blue Colour. It had a DB-15, 2 ADB ports, a S-video and Composite video port.

(2) Apple Studio Display 15" (Aug 1999) in Transparent graphite and white. In DVI connection.

(3) Apple Studio Display 15" (Jan 1999) in Transparent blueberry and white. In VGA connection.

(4) Apple Studio Display in Transparent blueberry and white in Jan 1999 (17" & 21" CRT). VGA connection only.

(5) Apple Studio Display in Transparent graphite and white in Aug 1999 (17" & 21" CRT). VGA Connection only.

(6) Apple Studio Display 15" (July 2000), 17" (Mar 2001) and 20" (Jan 2003 designate as "Cinema Display). Only in ADC connection.

(7) Apple Studio 17" CRT Display (ADC) in clear acrylic shell (July 2000). ADC only.

(8) A Studio Display 17" with the Power Mac G4 Tower.


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Saturday, December 5, 2015

Studio Display Mod - About ADC Connection

Despite the revolution of LCD technology bring about production of HD monitors with 4K or even 5K resolutions, some people still concern not only the screen quality per se but also the overall design of a monitor (like me XD). This is one of the articles about modifying an obseleted Apple Studio Display 17" (ADC) to meet present use.
Using ADC (Apple Display Connector) is one of the distinguishing features of the Studio Displays debuted by Apple during 2000-2003.



Apple Display Connector
Apple Display Connector


The ADC combines analog and digital video signals, USB, and power all in one cable. Users only need to plug that one and only one cable exert from an ADC monitor to the Mac which has an ADC connection, and it will provide power and signals required for the display connected.

Apple Studio 17 CRT Display (ADC) was the last CRT display issued by Apple, it has also an ADC connection. Unlike other CRT displays of its time, ADC is the only cable out for this monitor.


ADC Cable of Apple Studio 17 CRT Display (ADC)
The ADC Cable will be preserve in my mod work


Some people complain about the lack of compatibility of the ADC connector. When a device which has DVI only, one need to buy an DVI to ADC adapter for his/her ADC-only monitor. The adapter itself was not cheap, about US$149 at that time. Even if one has this adapter, s/he will find it incompatible with Apple Studio 17 CRT Display (ADC).

I personally, however, adore this connector as I dislike too much cables on the table.  The idea which combines all proprietaries into one cable is really terrific cos I don't need to care about all complex connections; also, I Don't need to find power cord/VGA/DVI/Display port for my monitor.

For the upcoming modification work, I am planning to preserve this ADC cable for the Studio Display. I don't want to make several holes for a power cord, a Display Port, a VGA/DVI, that is stupid. At the same time, I will made an adapter so that it will be able to connect with the latest Macs like Intel Mac Minis.
Modder | Producer | Blogger | Youtuber
Email: siiveldotcom@gmail.com
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Siivel Youtube Channel - 500 Subscribers Reached

We are so happy that our channel at Youtube, now have 500 people subscribing. That is really out of our initial expectation.

siivel.com Youtube Channel

Originally, we were just to share our iMac G3 i7 Modification Project. Subsequently, watchers keep giving their comments and we modified a Clamshell, an Airport Harddisk, and a iMac G3 Version 2.

In fact, we are still working on our list of different projects. Which includes:

(a) upgrading the screen resolution of iMac G3 and Clamshell;
(b) modifying a Studio CRT Display;
(c) modifying a Tower G4 and perhaps a G4 Cube; and
(d) modifying an iBook G4.

Our workshop is in a total mess...-_-;

I understand that I have severe sound crack and my English is not good. I will try my best to improve. We might add sub titles in the videos； or even fire Erik out as a reporter. Anyway, thank you so much for your patient watching.

Thank you so much for your support, we will keep working on those work and bring to you more surprising mods soon!

Erik Siivel (@siivel.com)
Modder | Producer | Blogger | Youtuber
Email: siiveldotcom@gmail.com
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