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laptop lcd.....

Bertzmaru

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i have a laptop that isnt useable any more... mobo went bad.... is there any way i can use the screen in any way possible??...
 

TuxDave

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Originally posted by: Bertzmaru
i have a laptop that isnt useable any more... mobo went bad.... is there any way i can use the screen in any way possible??...

You can buy an overhead projector and convert it into an super-huge LCD projector.
 

Bertzmaru

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alright but how can i use it as in plugin my video card to it.... is there a way i can take the lcd off and wire it for vga input or s video or components??
 

Bassyhead

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Most likely you will not be able to use the LCD for anything else, particularily VGA or s-video because the LCD is digital, not analog. This question gets asked here occasionally. I would suggest to try to sell it on eBay or something.
 

imgod2u

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There are LCD Controllers out there which you'll need to buy. These may run you up to $150 I think. The entire process is pretty complicated but it is possible to connect a VGA or DVI connector to a laptop LCD. Though the effort and price that comes with it probably will get you a good 17" LCD to begin with...