Possible to "extract" LCD screen from old laptop and use it as a standalone monitor?

[enzio]

An odd question I'm sure, but I was wondering if I can somehow take apart an old laptop, and use the LCD monitor as a standalone monitor for another machine.

 

[ItsSoLARGE]

It's possible, but you would need the propietary converter board that the LCD manufacturer uses. These are usually expensive and not worth the effort.

 

[BigDave]

Unless you're an electronics engineer, then most likely not. There is a FAQ in the modding section here. It will give you more details.

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=758610

An odd question I'm sure, but I was wondering if I can somehow take apart an old laptop, and use the LCD monitor as a standalone monitor for another machine.

 

[Boss_S]

Yes, this is possible. You will have to buy the power conversion unit and an interface board. I forgot the website... just do a search for laptop LCD panels and you should find them.

 

[BladeVenom]

I think the site you're refering to is http://store.earthlcd.com/

 

[Boss_S]

correctamundo

 

[IanG]

Adding the controller card yourself is expensive, another option would be software to use the laptop as an extra monitor, connected over a network. http://www.maxivista.com/ is one product, but I think there's freeware software to do the same.

 

[Darth Bagel]

Adding the controller card yourself is expensive, another option would be software to use the laptop as an extra monitor, connected over a network. http://www.maxivista.com/ is one product, but I think there's freeware software to do the same.

http://synergy2.sf.net perhaps?