Multiple screens on mid-2007 iMac with Mavericks os

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Multiple screens on mid-2007 iMac with Mavericks os

This is the back of my computer (a 20" mid-2007 iMac) and it's running on 10.9.5 Mavericks.

I Think the port furthest to the right is a mini displayport but I'm not sure because I got a mini displayport to hdmi adapter and it didn't go all the way into the socket and also wouldnt keep the Hdmi cable in it. I want to add my Samsung tv as a display to my computer. Is this possible? How can I do it if it is?

iMac, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5), This is a mid-2007 20" imac

Posted on Nov 29, 2015 11:09 PM

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norm123

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Dec 7, 2015 5:42 AM in response to Peartree327

Hello Peartree327,
I understand that you are trying to get your iMac to have a TV as it's secondary display. Let's go over what you can do to get that working.
That port for video on the right is going to be a Mini-DVI port. You would pair that plus a DVI to HDMI cable, you should be able to get video to your TV. Take a look at the articles below to go over the tech specs and information about the adapters to get you sorted out.
iMac (Mid 2007) - Technical Specifications
https://support.apple.com/kb/sp16
About Apple video adapters and cables
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201853

Apple Mini-DVI to DVI Adapter

Part: M9321G

Compatible with:

MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)

MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009)

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2008)

MacBook (13-inch, Early 2008)

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007)

MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2007)

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2006)

MacBook (13-inch)

Mac mini (Late 2009)

Mac mini (Early 2009)

iMac (Early 2008)

iMac (Mid 2007)

iMac (Late 2006)

iMac (Early 2006)

Belkin HDMI to DVI-D Cable (2 m/6.6 ft.)
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/HHM62ZM/A/belkin-hdmi-to-dvi-d-cable-2-m-66-ft
Take care.

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rkaufmann87

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Dec 1, 2015 9:11 AM in response to Peartree327

2007 iMacs have Mini DVI ports, if you want to connect an external display you need a Mini DVI to HDMI or VGA or DVI adapter depending on the connections the external display has. If you choose HDMI this will NOT transmit audio, in 2007 that ability was not possible to go from Mini DVI (strictly video) to HDMI.

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