laptop screens

If you're making a portable you probably need something to watch it on. (Unless you want to guess what's happening in the game, but I wouldn't advise that) Anyway, this forum is your "Hacking a pocket TV/screen" one-stop solution. Share your experiences and knowledge here.

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goluckyourself
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laptop screens

Post by goluckyourself »

Okay, first post, so, you know, gentleness and all that. What I'm wondering is, since I happen to have about 4 or 5 busted laptops, (not worth fixing, hard drive messed up, motherboard fried, just generally not worth the time and effort) can the screens be used for creating a portable? I haven't really done much work (read: none at all), but am thinking about giving it a try. Something to do in the off time.
When I last worked on the screens, I noticed that you couldn't just switch them out from laptop to laptop, because of different ribbons. What I want to know if it's possible to just get down and dirty with a soldering gun and get it done anyways. And if it is, and there is a guide to stuff like that somewhere, (rudimentary of course) I would really appreciate a point in the right direction. Thanks in advance guys.
collinE
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Post by collinE »

nope, not possible. Any screen that uses a digital signal will not work. It needs to be able to do analog. pocket tv's, gaming screens, some portable dvd player screens, etc. will work.

also, you being new, I'm obligated to point you to the "stickies" at the top of each forum section. There is one in this forum that lists screens you can and cannot use.
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