Using a laptop LCD as a flat panel monitor

[BG4533]

I am building a HTPC and space and money are my big concerns right now. I am using an old 15" NEC monitor with horrible picture quality currently, but it takes up to much space as well. My idea is to buy a 14.1" LCD from a laptop and convert it into a monitor for my HTPC. Does anyone know how much work it would be to convert to use a normal VGA connector? Any sites that cover how to do this? Sorry if this has been asked before, but searches for this didnt turn much up.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[BG4533]

From the looks of it, it is harder than I originally thought. Bump just in case anyone has any ideas. If not, anyone know where I can get a decent flat panel for around $100?

Thanks,
Brian

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: BG4533
From the looks of it, it is harder than I originally thought. Bump just in case anyone has any ideas. If not, anyone know where I can get a decent flat panel for around $100?

Thanks,
Brian

Your dreams, perhaps?

- M4H

 

[shenaniganz]

Awhile back tigerdirect had a 14" LCD for $140 I think. That's the cheapest I've seen.