iMax 27″ Mid 2011 hardware / compatibility notes

20170215 Bought 2nd hand TM NZD$865 although others paid less


Can it be used as a second PC PC monitor when not in use as Mac?

This page: https://support.apple.com/en-nz/HT202214 says:

But the page it links to says:

iMac models you can use
as a display
Cable
you need
Port you need
on your other Mac
iMac (27-inch, Late 2009) Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt
iMac (27-inch, Mid 2010) Mini DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt
iMac (Mid 2011-Mid 2014) Thunderbolt Thunderbolt

So in summary:

  • Thunderbolt to thunderbolt = Yes
  • Want to drive from a Dell XPS 2710 which has USB 3.0
  • Can we buy USB to thunderbolt adpators? Anser = NO

Conclusion: can’t be done


Replacing main HDD:

Issues with ondrive temperature sensors:

https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/185269/Replace+HDD+Temperature+Sensor+Cable+with+correct+brand

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-922-9225-iMac-27-Cable-Temp-Sensor-Hard-Drive-Western-Digital-Apple-A1312-/301244752898?_trksid=p2054897.l5658

OWC do adaptors & kits + how to videos

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