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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 9/27/2015 2:15 PM, Alex Carver
wrote:<br>
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<blockquote cite="mid:5608324E.3040401@acarver.net" type="cite">
Whether you can do it depends on how the specific display/laptop
combo
was designed. In many cases the DVI/VGA interface is actually
embedded
in the motherboard along with all the drive electronics and the
connection to the LCD itself is essentially the raw LCD control
signals
(rows, columns, etc.)
However, if the laptop's LCD panel segment has all the drive
electronics
behind it (rather than on the motherboard), it is possible that
they
then used a DVI/VGA interface on the motherboard and are sending
that up
the cable in the laptop's hinge.
First step would be to open up the shell surrounding the LCD
itself and
look at the back of the module. If the controller is back there
you can
get a data sheet for the chip and find out how it's driven.
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I got an off list response that gave me all the info that I needed
to do this and its very very simple.<br>
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Basically find the models of LCD panels that you want.
Cross-reference with the appropriate controller kit and order away.
There is even a list of projects that other users have created with
some of them. <br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/M-NT68676-2A-HDMI-DVI-VGA-Audio-LCD-LED-Screen-Controller-Board-Diy-Monitor-Kit-/110977522562">http://www.ebay.com/itm/M-NT68676-2A-HDMI-DVI-VGA-Audio-LCD-LED-Screen-Controller-Board-Diy-Monitor-Kit-/110977522562</a><br>
<br>
Almost exactly what I was planning on doing in several cases. And I
can build my custom unit for less than the cost of buying a 27"
brand new monitor it seems.<br>
<br>
I have my next project ;)<br>
<br>
V<br>
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