How to turn Old Laptop Screen into External Desktop Monitor

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#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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@torogipro 3 жыл бұрын

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

@xboxgamer9216 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video btw put this timeline in description so it shows up in the video .

@ayanadhikary6860 2 жыл бұрын

What is source of Power? Is any power adapter needed? If so then which adapter suitable for it?

@Eduardo_Espinoza Жыл бұрын

Will this work for touch screen monitors?

@Mayhem2019 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@waheedahammad8255 Жыл бұрын

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@markhellyer3407 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@socrates1701 2 жыл бұрын

so, whats the progress?

@bioemiliano 2 жыл бұрын

@@socrates1701 Trash to monitors

@Alephbeth17 2 жыл бұрын

Did you manage to do the same? no failures?

@silencedmonkeyyy Жыл бұрын

Just what i was thinking about

@Santor- Жыл бұрын

He got zapped by the electricity unfortunately, and are no longer with us.

@SeperSuzu 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@wettuga2762 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Jesussaxxx 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wettuga2762 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Jesussaxxx 2 жыл бұрын

@@wettuga2762 yeah actually you’re right, i didn’t check that

@Jesussaxxx 2 жыл бұрын

@@wettuga2762 i found a 12v power adapter though for 13 bucks

@AristarcoPalacios Жыл бұрын

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.

@naayagan 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome clean build! Great idea to reuse a working lid on an otherwise old/unused/damaged laptop! Thank you!

@arsizhifenerprozhod 2 ай бұрын

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

@LucasFerraz88 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@drnick990 3 жыл бұрын

i´m looking to do a progect just like this, and your video is just what i needed to head in the right direction.

@nathandtanner 2 жыл бұрын

What a great build, well done. Thanks for sharing!

@robertbinkowski 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Soapy-chan_old Жыл бұрын

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.

@giovannifaraone5472 2 жыл бұрын

Great job man. Simple and efficient explanation

@praisepastorstewart1107 3 жыл бұрын

its really a good way to re use parts saving the environment great idea bro

@jredapple 5 ай бұрын

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

@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@christianestonilo1430 2 жыл бұрын

The most simple DIY monitor build I've seen. Salamat!

@dravenravenloft3257 Жыл бұрын

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.

@petervela2785 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for, excellent job!!!

@ytuser4562 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Dasun4856 2 жыл бұрын

Me also

@aqilah0 2 жыл бұрын

I love his reaction when his project is successful.... This is a wonderful project that I like... Keep it up bro

@igieusz 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Aty3Studios Жыл бұрын

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.

@Shibu11229 Жыл бұрын

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.

@PatrickVaras Ай бұрын

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 🙂

@Terry-7 Жыл бұрын

Great video. This will help me build out display panels for a flight sim cockpit I'm wanting to do. Great work!

@ziamura8095 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being fast and informative, some people talking alot before they get in the topic

@chetanpaul1 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@adesh_kustwar4927 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks used it for my streaming chat screening im very thankful to you!

@bluessette 2 жыл бұрын

great video. gave me all of the needed information and was not too long

@jawadnaseef9457 2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely worth it.. I just wanted this video thanks !!

@noorud-deenmavundla9973 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING VIDEO U just brought purpose to my old laptop ;)

@sk8erdmc Жыл бұрын

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.

@muhammadaliyyailmi4426 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tutorial.. now I know what items are needed for modification. it's lvds for certain type of lcd thumbs up

@jazzskunk91 2 жыл бұрын

Really helpful video. I know what I'll be doing with my 6 year old LCD screen now. Thanks so much.

@GeraSanz 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, im new in this DIY stuff so as my new project i was looking for something to recycle my old laptop

@ZeldaGamer1049 2 жыл бұрын

literally googled this for use on my raspberry pi lmao, thanks youve been a huge help to my small project

@rafiqa1621 3 жыл бұрын

great content. making something collecting dust, useful again. love it.

@9595887885 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mam, I am searching for this kinda videos which help reusable parts ... Really happy ...

@laurielbing7379 3 жыл бұрын

GENIUS!!!! This is the answer to my gaming problem.

@Merzdaman 3 жыл бұрын

Sound nice but depends on what sort of gaming u after.. might be laggy tho if shooting game :)

@davyraeder 3 жыл бұрын

finally a outbox idea for what I need.

@flaviokauling1436 2 жыл бұрын

The tip on how to find the control board alone is worth the view! Thanks.

@dion4037 Жыл бұрын

Love this project thank you so much for the idea!

@kentwalker7715 3 жыл бұрын

I like how you explain it and hopefully i can build mine....hoping to learn more from you

@LucaBlightOfHighland 5 ай бұрын

This is genuinely amazing.

@TheTibusito 3 жыл бұрын

Great ! Well explained, accessible for non native English speaker ! 👍

@aghavaliyev6288 2 жыл бұрын

thank you bro i've searched method like this

@futuresomalileader Жыл бұрын

Very clear, understandable, and well-explained. thank you for the useful skilling videos.

@cryptoboy1461 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I just built one myself 👍🏼👍🏼

@Jayhard24 3 жыл бұрын

Nice sir guaki another brilliant idea 👍😁

@baulninoel 2 жыл бұрын

This would be a good project for my old laptop. Now I need something for its speakers as well. Thanks this is an inspiration.

@jaksparrow4546 2 жыл бұрын

god damn now i have to Google that too for speaker haha

@DirtyDangleDaryl 2 жыл бұрын

Very well explained video. Thank you, I have some ideas for my own laptop in the coming days

@stuartjohndawes3155 Жыл бұрын

love the Reclaimed backing. :D this is my next DIY project

@Steerpike07 2 жыл бұрын

Direct recycling. Genius. Love it.

@presentlyn 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Need this. Thanks!

@SomtimesHeron Жыл бұрын

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.

@amar.mohamed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Gonna try for this with my old laptop

@OrionsAnvil 2 жыл бұрын

Freaking amazing, thanks for this. I knew there was a reason why I was holding on to a couple of dead laptops!

@stevefulbrook2563 Жыл бұрын

Great!! I am going to use the same idea for my Pi4s. Thanks

@DJZofPCB 2 жыл бұрын

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..

@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG 2 жыл бұрын

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 😂

@mosespeacehlatshwayo3694 17 күн бұрын

It's very worth it and keep it up the great work.

@T.J Жыл бұрын

0:31 It's like an Eco friendly monitor haha love your enthusiasm and it does look cool like this indeed.

@kellyrunnels5684 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful video, thanks.

@aziladip 2 жыл бұрын

Nice share Bro... Will do this with my oldie goldie laptop

@copperyeti145 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic video! so clear and straight to the point. Loved the commentary. gained a sub from me!

@CsepiTube Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! Nice to useing old components! You are very clever! Have a nice day! Arpi from Hungary!

@iamthevadeee 2 жыл бұрын

Great video bro. Will try this also..big thumbs up on this

@universityrepairFL 11 ай бұрын

Thats awesome! Ive had a 17” for sale for $1 all year, no bites and so glad I found this video ❤

@cemmas 11 ай бұрын

Thank you , this was very useful.

@rubioraven 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this, this is good for my old laptops lol

@Death-chill 4 ай бұрын

That's the real diy 🎉 I'm on the way to have one soon 😁 thanks for such for great Idea

@legendarycuber9205 2 жыл бұрын

this is the kinda diy i like!

@jessebresolino8576 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Super cool idea

@itsapollo6267 3 жыл бұрын

Now i can reuse my old laptop lcd, thank you bro

@tambuchalinux 6 ай бұрын

Awesome idea. Thanks very much!

@djstr0b3 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff mate!

@sherwinbactat4179 2 жыл бұрын

I have couple of laptop that is lying around.. I will try this diy..Thanks bro

@robertswoodyearthree303 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@robertswoodyearthree303 2 жыл бұрын

ps I really like your presentation style.

@aprilfulls9371 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is nice. Great idea dude

@captainc1152 2 жыл бұрын

very clever - I like it !!

@leandersmith6184 Жыл бұрын

Perfect exactly what I was looking for, thanks man. good luck with your channel a new subscription is added.

@bretvanausdall7633 9 ай бұрын

This is rad. Love it.

@michaelbroderick1673 3 жыл бұрын

This is great now I know what to do with my old laptops

@ae171092 2 жыл бұрын

Clear and concise. New subscriber here. Keep it up

@saleemsha4u 3 жыл бұрын

Your awesome bro...love it and i learn today something new waalaaa

@jakemcgowan7928 Жыл бұрын

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

@christophertolbert2097 Жыл бұрын

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.

@g.s.6255 8 ай бұрын

Very good video, thanks!

@gotham4u Жыл бұрын

...Looks like an eco-friendly monitor .... (fun-part)! Super cool man !!

@mhonbermoy1109 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea

@johncarlogeron8427 2 жыл бұрын

mayat! i'm gonna try this, salamat po sa tutorial 😊😊😊

@alexpassive 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. This is a great video

@trippinwolf9592 Жыл бұрын

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.

@bbay1977 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tennishistoryandresultsdat4540 Жыл бұрын

I think that the idea of this video is that you ALREADY HAVE this screen, so it comes with no extra cost.

@bbay1977 Жыл бұрын

@@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.