ISight Lcd replacement question

Question

I have a 17" G5 iMac 1.8ghz with iSight and the lcd has been cracked. I've found many replacements around the web, but does anyone know why some say will not work with iSight models? For example, if I found an lcd from a 17" G5 1.8 ghz without iSight, which is the same machine, this lcd won't work?? i know the isight won't and that's fine. just lookin to replace the lcd. If anyone knows if it will work, just without the isight or knows why it wouldn't work, could you please help ?? it would be appreciated either way !!! thanks in advance.
rog

Answer 1

rogerdale wrote:
I have a 17" G5 iMac 1.8ghz with iSight and the lcd has been cracked. I've found many replacements around the web, but does anyone know why some say will not work with iSight models? For example, if I found an lcd from a 17" G5 1.8 ghz without iSight, which is the same machine, this lcd won't work?? i know the isight won't and that's fine. just lookin to replace the lcd. If anyone knows if it will work, just without the isight or knows why it wouldn't work, could you please help ?? it would be appreciated either way !!! thanks in advance.
rog
Hello rog (rogerdale)
(1) You are now posting in the iSight forum. 
You are already getting sound advice on this problem at your other post about this topic,
  http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10661272
and you have already determined that your Mac is an iNtel Mac, NOT a G5.
(2) Your posted System Info still shows iMac G5 intel 17". To reduce confusion for those trying to help you, you should correct this (remove "the "G5) next time you are logged into  "Discussions. (If you don't know how to change your System "Info, you can do so via the "My "Settings" link in the upper "right quadrant of each "page.)
(3) Your posted System Info also shows that you are using Mac OS X (10.5.1). If that is correct, you should download and install the latest version of OS X for your system:
  http://support.apple.com/downloads/MacOS_X_10_5_8_ComboUpdate
Once updated, use "My Settings" to correct your OS version number, too.
(4) A search for iNtel iMac user installable (do it yourself) items shows that users can upgrade memory:
  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3011
However, the search did NOT show that replacing or upgrading the display or video card, the parts of your Mac that may need service, is a recommended operation for users.
Having tried all troubleshooting methods available to you and other users in your original topic on this problem, you should now contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider (AASP) for service.
The Apple Technicians can use their technical information, test gear, and diagnostic software to accurately identify your problem Even if you are technically capable of replacing internal components, the AASP's diagnosis may yield an estimated cost to repair your Mac that is less than buying parts based on users' guesses.
See the iMac Service FAQs for more info on your service options:
  http://www.apple.com/support/imac/service/
(5) You ask:
... this lcd won't work?? ... If anyone knows ... why it wouldn't work, could you please help ??
If you still want to proceed with replacing your display by yourself, you are more likely to get other users' answers to your part interchangeability question by posting the question:
 • at your other, original, existing topic   - or -
 • in the iNtel iMac Forum that has already been suggested to you in your other topic:
  http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=189
For a definitive answer, contact your AASP.
EZ Jim
Mac Pro Quad Core (Early 2009) 2.93Ghz w/Mac OS X (10.6.2)  MacBook Pro (13 inch, Mid 2009) 2.26GHz (10.6.2)
LED Cinema Display  G4 PowerBook 1.67GHz (10.4.11)  iBookSE 366MHz (10.3.9)  External iSight