Well, now that i've had 2 to analyze, i've come to the conclusion that a mactv is actually not a mactv, but rather, a mactv is a lc520 with only 6 custom parts unavailable anywhere else-

logic board with onboard composite video and audio in, and no pds or fpu option and a custom socket for tv tuner used on no other mac

the custom tuner

a new back panel

ir board

ir lightpipe

retaining clip for lightpipe

EVERYTHING and i mean EVERYYTHING else is stock lc520 parts, just in a black case. Part numbers and board etchings are even the same.

This in and of itself, however creates the dilemma.

While i have one almost mint Mactv, this one willl never be complete due to the broken plastics. So, while the daamaged and unusable parts are the front bezel. This means that the only 2 parts i'm not using in the mod that actually are unique are the back case and panel. In truth kinda pointless... I'll keep them unless someone with a better offer comes along.

are you interested?