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iMac 2011 graphic card failure - external display

Hello,


For the second time the graphic card of my iMac 27" mid-2011 has failed. This time I would not want to replace it. Thus I wonder whether it is possible to connect the iMac to an external (standard) display (not needing the iMac's graphic card) until I change the computer altogether? I have seen no documentation about it. Any idea? Thanks.


Pierre

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 27, 2023 6:11 AM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2023 8:04 AM

You're welcome.


There is no way to turn off the internal display.


If the external display is working, then you must disconnect the internal display.

If the external display is not working, then it is time to recycle and replace the iMac.

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