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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Various VGA Signal Timings for SwitchResX Configuration

The following table is showing the VGA timings for different screen resolutions.

VGA Timing Signals for Different Screen Resolutions

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Studio Display Mod - Assembled

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.
There are at least 2 ways to modify the Studio Display: the easier way is to migrate the original LCD circuit board into the studio display. But I dislike this idea not only because there will be 2 lines out (the power cord and the DVI/VGA cord), but also this sacrifices the functions of USB at the right side of the monitor.

Therefore, I adapted another way: cobined the signal, the USB and the power cords into one ADC cord. Then there will be one ADC line out. It would be terrific! However, this associates more scoldering work and higher cost as I need to buy an ADC to DVI adapter for the monitor.

Assemble of the Apple Studio Display (17" ADC)

After completing the "dummy" CRT and installation of circuit board therein, I re-attached the mount assembly with it, by placing the edge of the stand tilt base in the bezel channel, as shown in pic 1.

Next, install the video assembly to the neck of the "dummy CRT" and fasten the nect clamp with a screwdriver (pic 2).

Then returned the video can in its original position (pic 3).

Afterwards, re-install theCRT shroud with screws (pic 4).

Finally, installing the rear housing and the monitor stand.

Modified Apple Studio Display (17" ADC) Almost Done

Next thing we need is an ADC and DVI adapter. Or the monitor would remained switched off...

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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.

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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Thursday, May 14, 2015

iMac G3 Mod - The LCD Panel

The iMac G3 has a translucent plastic case. in our opinion, when upgrading its hardware, if the original inward structure could be preserved at the same time, as if nothing has been changed inside, it would be so cool~

To achieve this goal, we have made a CRT-shaped Console for the iMac G3 as a storage for logic-boards, hard-disk, fan, wires and cables.

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The front portion is the 15" LCD with 1024x768 resolutions whereas the rear, the CRT Console.

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Written by: Erik Siivel (@siivel.com)

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

iBook Clamshell Mod - Connecting the LCD Panel with the Main Body

This is one of the passages about the iBook G3 Clamshell modification project, of which a logicboard of Intel i5 was being installed into the classic Apple iBook G3 Laptop.
Instead of using a 800x600 resolution LCD panel, we replace it by a new one with 1024x768. It is because a 800x600 LCD couldn't show all contents of Mac OSX Yosemite.

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After we install the new LCD, we rearrange the wires as shown in the above picture. Then we attached the LCD with the main body of the iBook.

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Now, the LCD was connected to the body of iBook. And it was booting Mac OSX Yosemite.

We have a video about this iBook G3 booting Mac OSX Yosemite:

http://youtu.be/X1wdGIpPuk4

Enjoy～

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iBook Clamshell Mod - Side Panel

iBook Clamshell Mod - Polish the Apple Logo

iBook Clamshell Mod - DIY Protective Skin for the Shell

iBook Clamshell Mod - Applying Protective Skin on the Shell

iBook Clamshell Mod - Modifying the Yo-Yo

iBook Clamshell Mod - Yo-Yo Adapter Modified

iBook Clamshell Mod - Connecting the LCD Panel with the Main Body

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Written by: Erik Siivel (@siivel.com)

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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

iBook Clamshell Mod - Monitor

This is one of the passages about the iBook G3 Clamshell modification project, of which a logicboard of Intel i5 was being installed into the classic Apple iBook G3 Laptop.

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The Monitor of iBook Clamshell Mod - Under Testing

iBook Clamshell would be the most complicated mod we have ever made. The works involved are extremely sophisticated. We have spent plenty of time to explore the possibilility. Yet, many of the problem has been resolved. Now we are making this "Testing Unit-01". Today I installed a 12" 1024x768 LCD panel in the top case lid of the iBook Clamshell. It works great.

Related Articles:

iBook Clamshell Mod - What is iBook Clamshell?

iBook Clamshell Mod - Exploring the Possibility of iBook Clamshell Mod

iBook Clamshell Mod - Monitor

iBook Clamshell Mod - Keyboard

iBook Clamshell Mod - Side Panel

iBook Clamshell Mod - Polish the Apple Logo

iBook Clamshell Mod - DIY Protective Skin for the Shell

iBook Clamshell Mod - Applying Protective Skin on the Shell

iBook Clamshell Mod - Modifying the Yo-Yo

iBook Clamshell Mod - Yo-Yo Adapter Modified

iBook Clamshell Mod - Connecting the LCD Panel with the Main Body