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Q: can i transfer the Screen from iMac 21.5 late 2009 to Tv and if it can …how?

can i transfer the Screen from iMac 21.5 late 2009 to Tv! and if it can,, How?


thanx

iMac (21.5-inch Late 2009), OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)

Posted on Aug 27, 2014 4:38 PM

by K Shaffer,Solvedanswer
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A:

There are video adapters that use a port in the computer to allow viewing

of the computer's screen on a second display, to include a digital TV with

LED or other technologies.

 

You will have to determine which video adapter may work, and with what TV.

 

When the computer was new, the Apple Store online page and retail stores

had optional video display adapters to use various screens with the iMac

and other model Apple computers of that era. Be sure to check well to get

the correct one(s) before you buy. You may need to get more than one so

to hopefully have one that works. Some TVs use HDMI or other connection.

 

Others may require a powered adapter to boost or change the signal in order

to work with various television technologies. Cables vary as do adapters.

 

•About Apple video adapters and cables

 

•Mac Basics: Ports and connectors on your Mac

 

The current store inventory may be newer than the port configuration on your

older iMac, so items offered at the Apple Store may or may not work with it.

http://store.apple.com/us/mac/mac-accessories/cables/cable-chooser#!

 

The manual that accompanied the computer when new should describe

the optional accessories and give part numbers, so those numbers may

be an adequate guide to look for suitable vintage or stock of correct part

numbered adapters, should nothing in the Apple Store befit your old iMac.

 

However, if your question is meant to read, can i use the computer screen

as a television, I'd venture to say no. The screen needs the rest of the iMac

in complete and working order, to show anything at all.

 

So a reply could vary, with interpretation of the actual meaning...

Good luck & happy computing!

Posted on Aug 28, 2014 12:44 AM

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Q: can i transfer the Screen from iMac 21.5 late 2009 to Tv and if it can …how?

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  • by Barney-15E,

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Aug 27, 2014 5:47 PM in response to bdr_777
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    Aug 27, 2014 5:47 PM in response to bdr_777

    If you mean something like AirPlay where what you see on your Mac is displayed also on your TV wirelessly, then you would need some third-party solution,  like AirParrot combined with an Apple TV.

  • by bdr_777,

    bdr_777 bdr_777 Aug 28, 2014 12:13 AM in response to Barney-15E
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    Aug 28, 2014 12:13 AM in response to Barney-15E

    thanx ..

     

    But some says that my iMac is 21.5 late 2009 can’t transfer the screen to TV LED or else?

     

    so I can’t  see my videos or filmes ?

     

    is that True?

     

    and if It can!… how I can do?

  • by K Shaffer,Solvedanswer

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Aug 28, 2014 12:44 AM in response to bdr_777
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    Aug 28, 2014 12:44 AM in response to bdr_777

    There are video adapters that use a port in the computer to allow viewing

    of the computer's screen on a second display, to include a digital TV with

    LED or other technologies.

     

    You will have to determine which video adapter may work, and with what TV.

     

    When the computer was new, the Apple Store online page and retail stores

    had optional video display adapters to use various screens with the iMac

    and other model Apple computers of that era. Be sure to check well to get

    the correct one(s) before you buy. You may need to get more than one so

    to hopefully have one that works. Some TVs use HDMI or other connection.

     

    Others may require a powered adapter to boost or change the signal in order

    to work with various television technologies. Cables vary as do adapters.

     

    •About Apple video adapters and cables

     

    •Mac Basics: Ports and connectors on your Mac

     

    The current store inventory may be newer than the port configuration on your

    older iMac, so items offered at the Apple Store may or may not work with it.

    http://store.apple.com/us/mac/mac-accessories/cables/cable-chooser#!

     

    The manual that accompanied the computer when new should describe

    the optional accessories and give part numbers, so those numbers may

    be an adequate guide to look for suitable vintage or stock of correct part

    numbered adapters, should nothing in the Apple Store befit your old iMac.

     

    However, if your question is meant to read, can i use the computer screen

    as a television, I'd venture to say no. The screen needs the rest of the iMac

    in complete and working order, to show anything at all.

     

    So a reply could vary, with interpretation of the actual meaning...

    Good luck & happy computing!

  • by bdr_777,

    bdr_777 bdr_777 Aug 28, 2014 2:54 AM in response to K Shaffer
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    Aug 28, 2014 2:54 AM in response to K Shaffer

    ,,

     

    that answer all my questions thanks alot, best regards …..

     

    ,,,

  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Aug 28, 2014 2:58 AM in response to bdr_777
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    Aug 28, 2014 2:58 AM in response to bdr_777

    Glad the general info & linked additions were of help.

     

    Good luck & happy computing!