Imac Monitor Askew

I have seen a few people that have this problem, but no one has ever posted a definitive answer other than change your OS or "I found the answer" and never gave the way they fixed it.

All it is is the screen position is about 1 inch off, this would be a problem with any other computer because you could just go into the monitors horizontal position settings and move it over, but of course Apple in all the geniusness decided hey they will never have a problem like that, They are running MacOS!

So I guess the thing is, I need to figure out how to move the video over. Thanks a lot guys, if you find anything do tell.

Cameron

I have seen a few people that have this problem, but no one has ever posted a definitive answer other than change your OS or "I found the answer" and never gave the way they fixed it.

All it is is the screen position is about 1 inch off, this would be a problem with any other computer because you could just go into the monitors horizontal position settings and move it over, but of course Apple in all the geniusness decided hey they will never have a problem like that, They are running MacOS!

So I guess the thing is, I need to figure out how to move the video over. Thanks a lot guys, if you find anything do tell.

Cameron
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Look at www.dotfiles.com
X section
Xfree86 section
XF86Config-4 for iMac rev D.

The modelines need te be replaced by the ones in this file.
You can start by putting '+hsync +vsync' after the original lines.
The numers specify size etc. You can find those specs on the Xfree manual.

The above '+hsync +vsync' will put your screen back on the monitor.

Armand

Sounds good, but how do I go about implementing this? I'm a newb...

Sounds good, but how do I go about implementing this? I'm a newb...
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Start linux
open a text window
su
cd /etc/X11
( I believe it is that directory)
vi xorg.conf
go to the before mentioned section
go to the end of the line
press 'a' (append in vi terms)
type '+hsync +vsync'
press esc (quit editign mode)
press w (write)
press q
Log oof
X will restart and give you a mucht better screen.
You can fine tune the xorg.conf file later in grafical mode.

Armand

Cool, thanks man!!! I'll try it out...