>Do I need a HDB15F / DB15M or a HDB15M / DB15F to connect my iMac 350 >MHz to Mac mini? (The machine is far from here and I cannot check it >out my self...)
You can't connect a 350 MHz to a Mac Mini and use it as a monitor for the mini (well, at least not in the way you are thinking). The 350 (and all slot loads) have no way of really disconnecting the CRT from the logic board and connecting it to another source. The 333 and lower tray load models can do that (although to do so, you are 100% at your own risk, just because you can physically connect the CRT to another video source doesn't mean the whole setup won't fry itself when you do it... it probably would work, but because the iMac wasn't designed for it, there is no saying how it was wired electrically and how it will react when another independantly powered video source is connected to it). If you want to use the 350 or any other slot load as a monitor for the mini, you would need to have some kind of video capture device that displays the mini in a window on the running 350. The other option is to hack yourself up a cable that connects directly to the 350's CRT video cable. This will prove to be MUCH easier said then done as there are some goofy issues on those models with them refusing to power up unless the CRT circuit is complete thru the logic board (in other words, not only do you need to find the appropriate pinouts for the cables involved and then create a video adaptor, you would ALSO need to create a way for the power sense to be bypassed and fooled into thinking the iMac is connected as designed so it will power up). Not knowing why you are trying to do what you are doing, I can't say if there is a better solution. I can say if all you are trying to do is recycle the CRT out of an unused iMac, I'll advise you to sell the iMac and invest that money into buying a 17" PC VGA monitor (they sell new for around $70 now) or better yet, a 17" LCD monitor (they sell new for around $150 now). If selling the iMac and/or buying a new monitor isn't an option, drive around your town on the next bulk curbside garbage pickup night. I bet you'll find at least one perfectly fine working 15" VGA monitor sitting in the trash. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net> -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:imac-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
