20" Aluminum iMac 2.0 Ghz w/ External Monitor

[fightnchkn]

Hey guys,

I had a quick question regarding using a 20" imac Core 2 Duo with an external monitor. I know it is possible to do ( I currently am running it with a second display) but what I want to do is a monitor out. Meaning I basically want to do monitor out to a 27" (1920 x 1200) screen and only use that screen. I want the imac to be blank/off and Ill just store it in the cabinet. Is this possible to do?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Thermonuclear]

No. At least, not without some hacking, and even then you wouldn't want to put an iMac in a closed up cabinet with no where for the heat to go.

 

[fightnchkn]

I actually already have the over heating issue taken care of. I also have no problem opening the mac as Ive already replaced the hard drive. Would it work if I disconnected the display panel? As in would that lead to any problems?

 

[Intell]

I don't know if you can do this on Mac, but on Windows via Boot Camp it can be done.

 

[fightnchkn]

Yeah unfortunately Im not a huge fan of windows. And I really dont want both running at the same time. If I did extend my monitor as where both were on would it affect performance? I really wanna switch to a 27" monitor but Im completely satisfied with the performance of my imac. No need to upgrade, but also dont want the main monitor running all the time. What to do?