convert laptop into an lcd monitor?

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kony wrote:

> On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:34:06 GMT,
> bmxracer721@cfl.rr-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (sillydipstixs18)
> wrote:
>
>
>>It can be done.....and there are pictures to prove it!
>>
>>http/www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=51040
>>
>>http/www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43743
>>
>>LCD Controllers:
>>http/www.aurora.se/controllers.htm
>>
>>
>>"Google it! it's not possible!" Bull@#$@ !
>
>
> Most people have not claimed it was impossible.
>
> Rather, it's a poor choice,

I'd go further and say it isn't 'converting a laptop into an LCD monitor',
it's using a component of a notebook, e.g. the screen, in building your own
LCD monitor.

> for several reasons that have
> been gone over and over time and time again. I might even
> suggest someone has to be an idiot to use one with all the
> better alternatives out there.

 

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On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:56:04 GMT, kony <spam@spam.com>
wrote:

>On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:34:06 GMT,
>bmxracer721@cfl.rr-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (sillydipstixs18)
>wrote:
>
>>It can be done.....and there are pictures to prove it!
>>
>>http/www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=51040
>>
>>http/www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43743
>>
>>LCD Controllers:
>>http/www.aurora.se/controllers.htm
>>
>>
>>"Google it! it's not possible!" Bull@#$@ !
>
>Most people have not claimed it was impossible.
>
>Rather, it's a poor choice, for several reasons that have
>been gone over and over time and time again. I might even
>suggest someone has to be an idiot to use one with all the
>better alternatives out there.

In retrospect, "idiot" might be a little harsh, they should
be given some considration for being able to do it, but it
is still a very poor choice unless the only parameter is
lowest cost due to reuse of parts or if they're stuck on a
deserted island, similar lack of access to all the better
alternatives.

 

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In article <2voRe.34727$w74.23266@fe03.news.easynews.com>,
sillydipstixs18 says...
> It can be done.....and there are pictures to prove it!

Of course it can be done. It just ends up looking like some shitty
hobby project whilst at the same time managing to cost at least twice
what it would to go and buy a ready made job.


> LCD Controllers:
> http/www.aurora.se/controllers.htm
>
Minumum order - 100. Scarily, there are no prices shown.


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On Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:34:06 GMT,
bmxracer721@cfl.rr-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (sillydipstixs18) put
finger to keyboard and composed:

>It can be done.....and there are pictures to prove it!
>
>http/www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=51040
>
>http/www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=43743
>
>LCD Controllers:
>http/www.aurora.se/controllers.htm
>
>
>"Google it! it's not possible!" Bull@#$@ !

A popular interface used by LCD panels is LVDS. You can buy a DVI to
LVDS converter for ~US$600. This person (hobbyist?) claims to have
designed and built one ... well, almost:
http/www.fourelectronics.com/vsync-on-dvi-11566264.html

Graphics cards use TMDS in their DVI interfaces. While TMDS and LVDS
may appear superficially similar, they are not compatible.

These digital standards are explained and compared here:
http/www.national.com/nationaledge/may01/lvds.html

Here is a product spec, including pinouts, for a typical LG-Philips
LVDS panel:
http/members.optusnet.com.au/~fzabkar/121lgphilipslp121x04-b2p2.pdf

Here's a Samsung panel:
http/earthlcd.com/zlcd/downloads/lt121s1105w.pdf


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Hello,
Does anybody know how to convert a laptop into an lcd monitor so that I
can plug a different computer into it and have that computer's video
output display on the laptop lcd? Is that even possible?

Thanks!
Ken

It is possible if you are willing to remove the lcd from the laptop , then you will get the bare lcd in this way. More details, you can find answer from this instructable http/www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-Laptop-LCD-into-an-External-Monit/ . In my opinion, I would introduce you to this kit http/www.ebay.com/itm/M-NT68676-2A-HDMI-DVI-VGA-Audio-LCD-LED-Screen-Controller-Board-Diy-Monitor-Kit-/110977522562?pt=US_Server_Boards&hash=item19d6c69b82 . Hope you will have better idea yourself. Best wishes!