Replacing Imac G5 LCD Screen

Hi
I cant afford a new Imac so:
I am considering buying a G5 with a broken screen and one with a perfectly working one and fitting the working one in the broken one.
Has anyone had any experience of doing this and can give me any help or point me to any sites?
Thanks

Hey Mark,
I am considering buying a G5 with a broken screen and one with a perfectly working one and fitting the working one in the broken one.
So what you're saying is that you'd buy a non working one with a working screen and swap the screens?
That should work but here in the states even dead G5s are a bit pricey. So what you intend to do is swap the logic boards?
Right off the top of my head you'll need special tools. At least a case release tool.
BTW you're in the G4 (flat panel) discussion so people over there would be more help to you. If anyone's actually done this.
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