Laptop LCD usage?

Slurm · 27-May-03, 05:19 PM

Heya.

Anyone here have any idea how to hook up a laptop LCD to a standard PC? I've been trying to find some data on the web about how to do this, and I've come up empty. What extra hardware would I need, and what's the general how-to.

Frankly, I have no clue where to start.

Slurm · 27-May-03, 05:25 PM

I did try looking for the info on this site, but only came up with vague references.

-D

neotheducky · 27-May-03, 06:13 PM

This question has been asked a hole bunch on PR. You would really need to get a lcd controller card which can cost more than 200 bucks. After that, well, I dunno because the conversation usually ends after they find out its gonna cost alot of money.

Slurm · 27-May-03, 06:22 PM

Well, I must admit that puts a damper on it, but I am still willing. It might even be cheaper to just buy a TFT screen made for a PC, and hack it up.

Is there anyone out there who has had luck with the laptop scenario?

carbongraphite · 28-May-03, 12:24 AM

i suggest getting a normal LCD. you can find 15 inch ones for $200 now which is less than the converter box you need to run a laptop LCD

Gamma_Goblin · 28-May-03, 02:56 AM

haha up until recently i would have agreed that it would be useless to try to adapt for desktop use. but i have dont the unthinkable and done just that.

if ya find an old desktop LCD that has a bad screen, the old ones use laptop LCD's. i just pulled an LCD out of an old Dell nd stuck it in a bad thing.

I know this isnt the same thing as you were thinking of, but it does use a laptop LCD. if you do find a screen that has the same interface connector, make sure its the same pinout

brandon

27-May-03, 05:19 PM		#1 (permalink)
Slurm Apex Techie Wannabe	Laptop LCD usage? Heya. Anyone here have any idea how to hook up a laptop LCD to a standard PC? I've been trying to find some data on the web about how to do this, and I've come up empty. What extra hardware would I need, and what's the general how-to. Frankly, I have no clue where to start.

27-May-03, 05:25 PM		#2 (permalink)
Slurm Apex Techie Wannabe	Yes, I tried the search function. I did try looking for the info on this site, but only came up with vague references. -D

27-May-03, 06:22 PM		#4 (permalink)
Slurm Apex Techie Wannabe	Fun Money Well, I must admit that puts a damper on it, but I am still willing. It might even be cheaper to just buy a TFT screen made for a PC, and hack it up. Is there anyone out there who has had luck with the laptop scenario?

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27-May-03, 06:13 PM		#3 (permalink)
neotheducky Rubber Duck-Hoe	This question has been asked a hole bunch on PR. You would really need to get a lcd controller card which can cost more than 200 bucks. After that, well, I dunno because the conversation usually ends after they find out its gonna cost alot of money.

28-May-03, 12:24 AM		#5 (permalink)
carbongraphite Pow - Hoe playa	i suggest getting a normal LCD. you can find 15 inch ones for $200 now which is less than the converter box you need to run a laptop LCD

28-May-03, 02:56 AM		#6 (permalink)
Gamma_Goblin Senor Cisner-Hoes	haha up until recently i would have agreed that it would be useless to try to adapt for desktop use. but i have dont the unthinkable and done just that. if ya find an old desktop LCD that has a bad screen, the old ones use laptop LCD's. i just pulled an LCD out of an old Dell nd stuck it in a bad thing. I know this isnt the same thing as you were thinking of, but it does use a laptop LCD. if you do find a screen that has the same interface connector, make sure its the same pinout brandon