How to turn Old Laptop Screen into External Desktop Monitor
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- #laptopscreen #DIYscreen
When laptops are not repairable anymore, we sometimes call it dead laptops. we can still repurpose some parts especially the screen, turning it into an external desktop monitor for our computers, we can also use it as a secondary or dual monitor. This is a step by step process on how you can build an awesome DIY screen from old or broken laptops. Have fun and enjoy it!
00:00 Intro
00:34 The Old Dead Laptop
01:04 Taking out the screen
01:33 Screen Model Number
01:47 Buying Needed Parts
02:43 LVDS Controller Board
02:53 Parts for Screen Stand
03:22 Building the Screen
06:00 Halfway Done
06:22 Mounting it on the desk
06:49 Using it as dual Monitor
07:14 The Output
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00:00 Intro
00:34 The Old Dead Laptop
01:04 Taking out the screen
01:33 Screen Model Number
01:47 Buying Needed Parts
02:43 LVDS Controller Board
02:53 Parts for Screen Stand
03:22 Building the Screen
06:00 Halfway Done
06:22 Mounting it on the desk
06:49 Using it as dual Monitor
07:14 The Output
Nice video btw put this timeline in description so it shows up in the video .
What is source of Power? Is any power adapter needed? If so then which adapter suitable for it?
Will this work for touch screen monitors?
@@Eduardo_Espinoza If the LVDS controller you get is touch screen capable and the screen as well then it should not be a problem IMO.
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What a great find, the waste from old laptops has bugged me for years. Now it turns out I don't need to buy new monitors for my Raspberry Pi4, I will diy them from old laptops.
so, whats the progress?
@@socrates1701 Trash to monitors
Did you manage to do the same? no failures?
Just what i was thinking about
He got zapped by the electricity unfortunately, and are no longer with us.
You've gained a sub, your commentary is great, it brings life to the video, and the video itself is phenomenal, I kept looking for DIY monitors but none were as detailed as this, thank you!
Great use for old laptop screens! Unfortunately the converter and power adapter seem to cost as much as a bigger/used LCD desktop monitor.
Two suggestions for the cable placement:
- if you make a rectangular/circular hole in the middle of the clipboard to pass the LCD cable through, it will not be visible in the bottom.
- if the controller board is placed closer to the middle of the clipboard, the VGA/HDMi/DVI cable will not be visible on the side.
What converter and power adaptar do you mean? i jus ordered the controller and you can use the laptop charger that came with it to power the controller i believe, all costing me less than 30 bucks
@@Jesussaxxx Laptop power adapters are usually 18v to 21v, and the search I did for controller boards seems to indicate that they work with 12v. Might be wrong, tough.
@@wettuga2762 yeah actually you’re right, i didn’t check that
@@wettuga2762 i found a 12v power adapter though for 13 bucks
It's true. I found adapters costing as much as a new monitor. I had a bad experience with AliExpress but I think they have cheaper options. Might be the way to go. Amazon prices for the adapters are sky-high.
Awesome clean build! Great idea to reuse a working lid on an otherwise old/unused/damaged laptop! Thank you!
The stupid thing is that every laptop i damaged is because of broken display
This time was different, ridiculous specs of the laptop in this times, got bluescreens and random video failures, but the display is okay
I have just set aside the screen from an old laptop I'm discarting and intend to do this with it! Very excited, thanks for the amazing video!
i´m looking to do a progect just like this, and your video is just what i needed to head in the right direction.
What a great build, well done. Thanks for sharing!
ok, I had this idea in my head for some time already. Never executed it cause did not know how to. But you helped me out a lot. Thanks a lot. It is a great way to give a new purpose an old screen
I love this video, clear tasks and explanations, and the visuals tell me everything I need to know. Thank you and I will definitely try that out.
Great job man. Simple and efficient explanation
its really a good way to re use parts saving the environment great idea bro
Such a simple solution and idea. My old laptop monitor was good quality so I've salvaged it the same way. Works perfectly and saves 70/80 euros compared to buying a new screen. Thanks
Thanks for sharing!! I am wanting to use something like this for my Raspberry Pi!!! I have replaced screens on a laptop, but never removed one from a bad PC to use as an extra monitor. This will be very helpful to me for adding a display to my Pi.
The most simple DIY monitor build I've seen. Salamat!
That's absolutely amazing brother! Thank you! I have about 10 laptops laying around. I'm going to see if I can use this as a camera monitor.
Exactly what I was looking for, excellent job!!!
Thank you for the video! Much more clear than the other one I watched. Although I’m still confused with the wiring, adapters, and converters
Me also
I love his reaction when his project is successful.... This is a wonderful project that I like... Keep it up bro
I have two laptop screens left from some old laptops and now I can add them to my existing setup and have 3 screens :D Thank you
Fantastic! ... just Fantastic. I have many of these - from many years of using and retiring (hooding?! :) laptops. Now those old screens will have NEW life. Thanks to you. Keep up the good work.
Thank for posting this. I always wanted to reuse the displays from old laptops but never new you could buy controller boards for them to give them standard hdmi/dvi inputs.
Great video! I have at least three junked laptops around the house and you've given me a fun DIY project. Props for re-using everything you could, from the clipboard to the standoffs. Nice job 🙂
Great video. This will help me build out display panels for a flight sim cockpit I'm wanting to do. Great work!
Thanks for being fast and informative, some people talking alot before they get in the topic
Great video. Was searching for something else but somehow landed here. Glad to see now i reuse my old laptop's screen which was sitting and piling dusk. That screen will become my travel secondary monitor now :-) Thank you!
Thanks used it for my streaming chat screening im very thankful to you!
great video. gave me all of the needed information and was not too long
This is definitely worth it.. I just wanted this video thanks !!
AMAZING VIDEO U just brought purpose to my old laptop ;)
Love it bro! I might use this idea to add a screen to my workbench when working on builds and attach it to the pegboard itself.
thanks for the tutorial.. now I know what items are needed for modification. it's lvds for certain type of lcd thumbs up
Really helpful video. I know what I'll be doing with my 6 year old LCD screen now. Thanks so much.
Awesome, im new in this DIY stuff so as my new project i was looking for something to recycle my old laptop
literally googled this for use on my raspberry pi lmao, thanks youve been a huge help to my small project
great content. making something collecting dust, useful again. love it.
Thanks mam, I am searching for this kinda videos which help reusable parts ... Really happy ...
GENIUS!!!! This is the answer to my gaming problem.
Sound nice but depends on what sort of gaming u after.. might be laggy tho if shooting game :)
finally a outbox idea for what I need.
The tip on how to find the control board alone is worth the view! Thanks.
Love this project thank you so much for the idea!
I like how you explain it and hopefully i can build mine....hoping to learn more from you
This is genuinely amazing.
Great ! Well explained, accessible for non native English speaker ! 👍
thank you bro i've searched method like this
Very clear, understandable, and well-explained. thank you for the useful skilling videos.
Great job! I just built one myself 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice sir guaki another brilliant idea 👍😁
This would be a good project for my old laptop. Now I need something for its speakers as well. Thanks this is an inspiration.
god damn now i have to Google that too for speaker haha
Very well explained video. Thank you, I have some ideas for my own laptop in the coming days
love the Reclaimed backing. :D this is my next DIY project
Direct recycling. Genius. Love it.
Wow! Need this. Thanks!
Great, I've seen many videos on this and this was the most comprehensive. I think it's a great idea I have laptops of various quality screens. I don't need a new high Res monitor o have one but I could do with a few more test monitors for example a raspberry pi, or my server. Kudos dude.
Thanks for this. Gonna try for this with my old laptop
Freaking amazing, thanks for this. I knew there was a reason why I was holding on to a couple of dead laptops!
Great!! I am going to use the same idea for my Pi4s.
Thanks
Thank you I followed your video and I have successfully made my own 2nd monitor!!! I left the housing because it was mostly intact. All I have to make now is a stand..
nice work! I have saved 2 laptop screens for future use and your video will definitely help me make that happen! thinking of using them in a video security system set up. when I have time 😂
It's very worth it and keep it up the great work.
0:31 It's like an Eco friendly monitor haha love your enthusiasm and it does look cool like this indeed.
Helpful video, thanks.
Nice share Bro... Will do this with my oldie goldie laptop
fantastic video! so clear and straight to the point. Loved the commentary. gained a sub from me!
Thank you for this video! Nice to useing old components! You are very clever!
Have a nice day! Arpi from Hungary!
Great video bro. Will try this also..big thumbs up on this
Thats awesome! Ive had a 17” for sale for $1 all year, no bites and so glad I found this video ❤
Thank you , this was very useful.
thanks for this, this is good for my old laptops lol
That's the real diy 🎉 I'm on the way to have one soon 😁 thanks for such for great Idea
this is the kinda diy i like!
Thanks! Super cool idea
Now i can reuse my old laptop lcd, thank you bro
Awesome idea. Thanks very much!
Excellent stuff mate!
I have couple of laptop that is lying around.. I will try this diy..Thanks bro
Great idea! So many laptops scrapped - so many opportunities to recycle. The only downside - the cost of the controllers and transformers - but still a great idea!
ps I really like your presentation style.
Wow, this is nice. Great idea dude
very clever - I like it !!
Perfect exactly what I was looking for, thanks man. good luck with your channel a new subscription is added.
This is rad. Love it.
This is great now I know what to do with my old laptops
Clear and concise. New subscriber here. Keep it up
Your awesome bro...love it and i learn today something new waalaaa
this is incredible, I have an old laptop that has a 4k screen. Gonna try this so that I can have a high res monitor
This is an awesome idea. I have an old all in one that i want to use the screen from to map an RPG map display case for easy light travel! I’ll use some light weight wood to make a holding case.
Very good video, thanks!
...Looks like an eco-friendly monitor .... (fun-part)! Super cool man !!
Thanks for the idea
mayat! i'm gonna try this, salamat po sa tutorial 😊😊😊
Thanks for sharing. This is a great video
Bro so worth it!!! I have 4 laptops with functional screens but crapped out cpu, I'm a gamer as well as an electronic salvager. So any new way I can reuse components to make useful devices is a huge help.
This is a great DIY video. Thanks for posting this. I will probably just look for a used monitor online though. Once i seen what the cost for these boards, its about the same for a cheap monitor. I may use this setup for another project so thanks for posting this.
I think that the idea of this video is that you ALREADY HAVE this screen, so it comes with no extra cost.
@@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540 The idea for that video was to show someone how they could take a used laptop screen and convert it to a standing monitor for eother a desktop or for a laptop that has a way to connect to a external screen. I have aboit 10 screens I salvaged from old laptops that are outdated and not worth using. That board then was $25 without the power supply. I was going to build one to use with my laptop cause my screen when out. The cost of a new screen for my laptop only costed me was 46 with free shipping.
Now something like this will help me to build arcades since I have been hoarding screens and parts for them for the past 3 years. This would make them light weight and cheaper for me to build cause I could have them up and running for only $25. My intentions were to build bartop arcadesl. I just never started it when all the stuff hit the fan back in 2020 and shut everything down. Great video though.
great work.
Thanks, man!
I still have an old 17” screen I must look up a controller board. Nicely made video 👍😊
I love the idea of using clipboard as chassis, was looking for an idea. I can find one for $1 at a dollar store.
Thanks, man!!
GREAT JOB...LOVE TO TRY IT....
Hey Pal this is realy nice. Many thx for share the tips. I do that for sure.