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Converting old laptop to be portable Flat Panel display...?? Webslinger2300 03-19-2005
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Posted by Webslinger2300 on March 19, 2005, 3:53 pm
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 Hi There--

I'm often finding myself wishing that I had a second screen onsite. I
currently have a Powerbook and was wondering whether it would be
possible to convert a laptop that has no motherboard or hard drive into
a display that I could carry with me and slave as a second screen to my
powerbook.

It seems like such an obvious thing that I thought I'd ask to see if
other people have done it before.

If anyone has any idea how I should approach this project, I'll be
grateful for any advice that would get me started.

Thanks,

Lee



Posted by JHEM on March 20, 2005, 3:00 am
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 Webslinger2300@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> If anyone has any idea how I should approach this project, I'll be
> grateful for any advice that would get me started.

Google is your friend, especially in the Laptop NGs.

In short, don't bother. You can buy a 15" desktop LCD for less than you'd
lay out just for the parts necessary to turn your old laptop display into
something usable.

Regards,

James




Posted by Webslinger2300 on March 20, 2005, 12:09 am
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Thanks, James,

Is there a way to put a flat-panel display into a laptop housing so I
can carry it around with me and it would fold up and be protected?

Thanks for your response,

Lee



Posted by J. Clarke on March 20, 2005, 7:32 am
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Webslinger2300@hotmail.com wrote:

> Thanks, James,
>
> Is there a way to put a flat-panel display into a laptop housing so I
> can carry it around with me and it would fold up and be protected?

Use the mounting holes on the back to attach whatever you want to use for a
cover. Or just get a piece of plywood and some velcro or rare-earth
magnets.

> Thanks for your response,
>
> Lee

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Posted by James Knott on March 20, 2005, 7:50 am
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Webslinger2300@hotmail.com wrote:

> Is there a way to put a flat-panel display into a laptop housing so I
> can carry it around with me and it would fold up and be protected?
>

Again, it'd be more trouble than it's worth. You may find some diplays,
that are meant to be portable and come with a suitable case.



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