How can I rescue Iphoto and Ivideo files from my dead imac 21" hdd?

Hello,
a month ago (after not using my imac 21" for 3 months) I plugged it in switched it on and as it was booting the fuses of my flat went off and there was a burn smell from my imac. It is out of warranty so I took it to an apple repairshop. Unfortunately it was more than powersupply and somehow the motherboard was damaged too. Costs cheaper to get a new one.
My question is, I have a lot of pictures and videos in iphoto and ivideo. Since I can not use the computer itself, is there a way of connecting the hdd as an external hdd to another pc or mac and get my pictures and videos out??
Thanks

Did the machine come with Mountain Lion?
Aside from needing the answer to that question (as the instructions are different depending on the original OS), the only safe way is to wipe the drive completely and then reinstall the original OS.
As for third party applications, you will need to check the licensing requirements of those apps to see if you can "pass it on".

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