Imac iSight external video adapter

My original display on the iMac iSight is damaged. I noticed the external video port and may I assume that I could use it to run it that way. But the problem is figuring which adapter to use. Somewhere is mentioned PN M9321 G/A and PN 9320 G/A but when I go to the store to purchase it it does not say that it is suitable for my PPC iMac. It does say that is suitable for intel I Mac. If anyone would please let me know what is to do.
Thanks in advance

After a search in two different directions, I found some information on what may be the correct VGA adapter for mirroring the internal display to an external; a page link and a product number. Appears to be obsoleted, but a call to Apple (main online store, or local Apple Store) should let you know if you'll be looking for used online, etc. Could be there is a new part number for this, or perhaps some authorized reseller has old stock? or a lucky find.
The adapter in question probably fit a few different models of that vintage, so someone online may have one if it truly is obsoleted. Some look similar but do not work the same.
•iMac G5 (iSight) Technical Specifications:
http://support.apple.com/kb/sp40
... and under Cables and Adapters:
Apple VGA Display Adapter M8639G/A
•iMac G5 (iSight) User's Guide (manual)
http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iMacG5-iSight-Users_Guide.pdf
(Specs also lists Apple Video Adapter M9109G/A,
Apple FireWire Cable (4-pin to 6-pin) M8706G/A)
Hopefully this helps somewhat.
Good luck & happy computing!

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