broken laptop`s screen = cheap tv monitor

xda · 15-July-04, 10:03 AM

i have loads of laptop screen and was wondering if i could connect 1 of them to a tv so i could display whats on the tv on the screen

is this posible / do able?

aaronrkelly · 15-July-04, 10:13 AM

Yeah but you need a converter to get the signal to the LCD and they are fricking expensive - sumptin like $150 to $200. Probably wouldnt be worth it.

xda · 15-July-04, 10:16 AM

is ther a cheaper way ? like making my own converter

ÃœBER<>POOP · 15-July-04, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by xda


	is ther a cheaper way ? like making my own converter

very rarely, you find a laptop's videocard/LCDconverter is a pci card. Almost impossible to find however. Only if you are an advanced Computer/Electrical engineer could you build one yourself, and had you been one of those, you wouldn't be worrying about the cost of a tv. If you find a pci card type laptop display, you've struck gold, so be happy.

i.e.: don't count on it

xda · 15-July-04, 01:26 PM

if i fix a laptop and add a usb tv capture card will it work as a tv?

what are the minium specs for a tv capture card?

PHLAK · 15-July-04, 03:47 PM

Give up now while you are still ahead!! I have tried and failed many times at these projects...I have alot of laptops that have good screens and I had the same ideas....they don't work...unless you buy the converter!!

SexyPants · 15-July-04, 03:50 PM

If you search this site you'll find a dozen threads all about the exact same thing. They all heard no and those that tried ended up crying.

Dimazz · 15-July-04, 05:49 PM

All of those but one, I remember it, someone on here actually did this somehow. I dont remember who it was? NOSLAK? Im not sure.

But aside from the 1, the other 3847329058720987 threads got a no

mentyl · 15-July-04, 07:41 PM

are any of these screens LG/phillips PN# LP133x7 ?

If they are I'll buy it from you.

CRE · 15-July-04, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xda


	if i fix a laptop and add a usb tv capture card will it work as a tv? what are the minium specs for a tv capture card?

Yes, using a USB video capture device on a functional laptop will work. Do a search on newegg for the various devices available, you'll find the requirements are usually listed there.

On a side note, USB 1.1 devices barely supply enough bandwidth for a resolution of 320 x 200 and the image quality is..... viewable. Don't expect great image quality.

xda · 17-July-04, 05:29 AM

http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthrea...8&page=3&pp=20

itis possible to use an old grapix card with a vesa feture conected to a laptop lcd

Peng Lord · 17-July-04, 08:46 AM

If one of those screens comes from an HP Omnibook 500, I'll send you some pictures of dead presidents, not as good as a TV, but a start.

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15-July-04, 10:13 AM		#2 (permalink)
aaronrkelly Apex Tech God	Yeah but you need a converter to get the signal to the LCD and they are fricking expensive - sumptin like $150 to $200. Probably wouldnt be worth it.

15-July-04, 03:47 PM		#6 (permalink)
PHLAK Apex Tech God	Give up now while you are still ahead!! I have tried and failed many times at these projects...I have alot of laptops that have good screens and I had the same ideas....they don't work...unless you buy the converter!!

15-July-04, 03:50 PM		#7 (permalink)
SexyPants 5-Hoe-1 Jeans	If you search this site you'll find a dozen threads all about the exact same thing. They all heard no and those that tried ended up crying.

15-July-04, 05:49 PM		#8 (permalink)
Dimazz Sk8-Hoe-r	All of those but one, I remember it, someone on here actually did this somehow. I dont remember who it was? NOSLAK? Im not sure. But aside from the 1, the other 3847329058720987 threads got a no

15-July-04, 07:41 PM		#9 (permalink)
mentyl Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	are any of these screens LG/phillips PN# LP133x7 ? If they are I'll buy it from you.

17-July-04, 08:46 AM		#12 (permalink)
Peng Lord Apex Tech Maniac Supreme	If one of those screens comes from an HP Omnibook 500, I'll send you some pictures of dead presidents, not as good as a TV, but a start.

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