using laptop screen for a desktop monitor?

[Mike]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Hello

With a bunch of outdated laptops sitting around, is there a way to
connect the screens to a desktop PC?

I guess I am looking for a video cable and power supply adapter.

thanks

Mike

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Not in the way that you are thinking.

You can build (just about literally) a desktop LCD display using an old
laptop panel, but it may cost more than a new desktop LCD display bought
in a store, and it will be awkward and ugly.

There are ways to connect two PC's in a "remote control" environment so
that one computer has the other's scree, but we are talking things like
Laplink, remote assistance and Windows Remote Desktop. These
configurations are possible, but I have a feeling that they are not what
you are looking for.


mike wrote:

> Hello
>
> With a bunch of outdated laptops sitting around, is there a way to
> connect the screens to a desktop PC?
>
> I guess I am looking for a video cable and power supply adapter.
>
> thanks
>
> Mike

 

[Mike]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Where can I get more information on either solution?

Thanks in advance!


Barry Watzman <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:<40DB8BAF.2000507@neo.rr.com>...
> Not in the way that you are thinking.
>
> You can build (just about literally) a desktop LCD display using an old
> laptop panel, but it may cost more than a new desktop LCD display bought
> in a store, and it will be awkward and ugly.
>
> There are ways to connect two PC's in a "remote control" environment so
> that one computer has the other's scree, but we are talking things like
> Laplink, remote assistance and Windows Remote Desktop. These
> configurations are possible, but I have a feeling that they are not what
> you are looking for.
>
>
> mike wrote:
>
> > Hello
> >
> > With a bunch of outdated laptops sitting around, is there a way to
> > connect the screens to a desktop PC?
> >
> > I guess I am looking for a video cable and power supply adapter.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Mike

 

[Hawk]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Not sure what you want to accomplish, but you could use a KVM switch
to use one keyboard, monitor and mouse on two or more computers.

hawk

mike wrote:
> Hello
>
> With a bunch of outdated laptops sitting around, is there a way to
> connect the screens to a desktop PC?
>
> I guess I am looking for a video cable and power supply adapter.
>
> thanks
>
> Mike

 

[Mike]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

I have a desktop computer with no monitor. I have a bunch of laptops.
I was trying to either cannabalize the LCD monitor from the laptop or
do some laplink thingy.

I don't think KVM switch will work. I don't have a desktop monitor.

Thanks!



hawk <hawk@spamex.com> wrote in message news:<10dr7k3c4341r73@corp.supernews.com>...
> Not sure what you want to accomplish, but you could use a KVM switch
> to use one keyboard, monitor and mouse on two or more computers.
>
> hawk
>
> mike wrote:
> > Hello
> >
> > With a bunch of outdated laptops sitting around, is there a way to
> > connect the screens to a desktop PC?
> >
> > I guess I am looking for a video cable and power supply adapter.
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > Mike

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

mike <micgolub@aol.com> wrote:
> I have a desktop computer with no monitor. I have a bunch of laptops.
> I was trying to either cannabalize the LCD monitor from the laptop or
> do some laplink thingy.

http/www.eio.com/lcdconnect.htm Almost anything is possible if you throw
enough money at it!

Seriously, just go find a 15" desktop LCD on closeout somewhere, last one I
got was $99!

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Regards,

James

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[suyambu]

i too have an compaq laptop screeen but no mother board or processor. how can i connect it to my pc. any adapter for power and display of the laptop screen

help me

 

[dalauder]

You'll need an LCD Controller. Checkout this informative post:
http/www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/faq-emporium/51040-faq-using-laptop-lcd-your-car-pc-screen.html