[P1] external monitor with closed lid on ibook G3

[Angus Wallace]

The standard configuration of the ibook only allows an external screen 
to mirror the LCD. This limits the displayed resolution to 1024x768. 
The hack allows an external monitor to be driven to much higher 
resolutions. {though, the external monitor will place limitations on 
this, of course!!}

Probably your best bet is to use the hack (assuming you think it's 
safe, and are comfortable with the associated risks), and then use the 
ibook with the lid open and the LCD off, relying on your external 
monitor for visuals. Remember that ibooks only have vga (not DVI) 
output, so you should consider this when choosing an external monitor. 
I haven't applied the hack myself, and so can't comment on its 
stability, reliability or safety - or the effect it will have on your 
warranty.

Cheers,
-Angus

On 07/05/2004, at 1:10 AM, Rebecca J.Hoffman wrote:

> If you're going to leave the top up anyway, why not just dim down the 
> LCD display on your iBook with the F1 button? Why would you need a 
> special program to do it?
>
> Just wondering.
> Rebecca
>
> On May 6, 2004, at 8:33 AM, Christoph Pistor wrote:
>
>> So if I wanted to run it via an external monitor for extended 
>> periods, I could use that hack to get the LCD screen switched off. If 
>> I still leave the book open that should be ok I guess. Do you know 
>> the source of the hack. Would this be available for System 9 and 10?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Christoph
>>
>>
>> On May 6, 2004, at 6:13 AM, Brian Pearce wrote:
>>
>>>> Since yesterday, I am the proud owner of a ibook G3 900 14 inch. I 
>>>> was wondering if it is at all possible to have the lid closed while 
>>>> an external monitor is connected and a mouse and keyboard is 
>>>> connected to the usb port. I have tried various sequences, but 
>>>> wasn't successful.
>
>
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