Laptop for digital frame

[ericsaccount]

I want to make a digital photo frame using an old laptop (http://likelysoft.com/hacks/pictureframes.shtml).

However, I do not have any electronic know-how. Browsing the aforementioned website, it looks rather simple, but I wanted to request links to basic laptop wiring guides/etc, so that I don't really fudge things up.

Another question, is there a way to turn on a screen saver, yet have the hard drive power down as to reduce noise?

Any tips?

 

[KuJoe]

Do you already have an old laptop to use? It might be more expensive to find an older laptop than to just buy a digital frame. I just bought a high end digital frame for $160 on Amazon but they were as low as $40.

 

[ericsaccount]

I have an old compaq presario that's been laying around for a couple of years. It didnt' have an AC plug, so I just put a bid on one on ebay. I like the idea of having a laptop as a digital frame, because you can use WiFi to display pictures off a flickr account! Plus, I can maintain it using VNC (remote administration). Lastly, most retail digital frames are quite ugly!

BTW, what frame did you purchase?

 

[KuJoe]

Well it sounds like you have it all planned out already and that's a pretty good idea. I'll keep an eye out for schematics/wiring guide for you. And I bought this frame: Philips 6.5-Inch Digital Picture Frame

 

[BladeVenom]

I've seen the 7" ones down to $99 on sale.