Using spare inverter from the US in a european Mac?

Hello,
The backlight on my dear iMac G4 recently blew (I can still see the desktop using a flashlight) and I am looking into replacing the inverter. I realise going with an external display would probably be a safe solution, but I'd really love to bring my G4 screen back to life.
The only thing I wanted to check before going ahead with a purchase is, is it fine to implant an American inverter into a European iMac? Any compatibility issues?
Also, if you have any tips as to where to find an inverter (other than eBay) or tips on how to replace it, feel free!
Many many thanks,
Kieran

Is this an iMac G4 USB2.0 model, 17- inch, 1.25GHz cpu?
If they are the same, I'd say yes to this. Note the reference
page linked below. I only use it for the pictures + part nos.
You may find it helpful since you can search online by part
numbers to see if there were any other replacement nos.
There is a fair likelihood the part would interchange if they are of the same
model series; not a different size screen and not a different processor, etc.
For reference, see a picture of part numbers in the link to *USB 2.0 iMac G4* here:
http://www.mac-pro.com/Mac-Pro-Online-Store/G4-iMac-USB-2-0-Parts from here::
http://www.mac-pro.com/Mac-Pro-Online-Store/G4-iMac-Parts-and-Accessories
The power supply in these computers generally is automatic; other than the plug's
shape on the end of the power cord, the rest of the computer's hardware is the same.
The power supply can run from between 100VAC to like 250VAC (not certain, but it is
a fair range) so only the power cord mains end is country/region specific.
Note the there are three USB2.0 models, and the other item would be AirPort Extreme
support, to help identify a model series; then, there's Identify by Serial number at the
everymac.com page to help narrow down a hardware built. Also MacTracker.ca info.
Info on take-apart of the lower section, is easier to find online than Display takeapart.
• Lower section, to access iMac G4 Take-apart for Drives and RAM upgrades:
http://www.xlr8yourmac.com/systems/imacg4/imacg4takeapart.html
Or, similar but with better pictures (not Display, however) is Mr Tote's takeapart:
http://www.mrtotes.co.uk/page1/page1.html
If you can find a source for the images and information on the takeapart process online
such as the original reference technical manuals certified techs used, that'd be a help.
There may be a source such as a fixit site with images of internal iMac Display takeapart.
Hopefully this may be of use.
Good luck & happy computing!

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