Any and all STL Files for this project are now available for download on my website! I also apologize for the Anakin quote. It was something of a running joke at work, because hey, how often do things actually work perfectly on the first try? I'm big on movie quotes, so... yeah. You'll come across one frequently. Even bad ones.I'm also so sorry about the audio issues. It's far too late now to do anything about it, and I certainly understand all your frustration, but I sure appreciate your sticking with me on this one.
i have the exact same monitor from a HP here. Just wondering why not leave the TFT enclosed in its original black housing. This way the hinges can be reused and its better protected for cleaning the front side.
The man put in his time and effort to provide this information. You didn't pay anything for it, so don't complain about the content. Great work Mike, and thank you. Please keep it up!
I took this exact laptop apart yesterday with the intention to make an external monitor of it and have now been recommended this video. HOW DO YOU KNOW TH-cam
"You can see that building an external monitor is really as simple as buying a controller and plugging it in...... as smart as this video is Mike, I think that this build is slightly more difficult than plugging a controller in. awesome build by the way
it actually is that simple. You kinda just need to know what to buy. What was kinda of glossed over in this video was getting the right power connector and power supply. I had a lcd monitor and controller sitting on my desk for a few weeks because I didn't have the right charger. Got one now, tho
Depending on the laptop you use for this you can sometimes reuse all or part of the original screen casing/frame(i don't know what it's called). It probably won't fit the controller but considering you have to build something anyway, modifying it can be easier.
I'm only half way through the video and your portable secondary screen looks incredibly similar to a pc monitor! Good thing you had all those fancy tools to save you from having to buy another monitor!
That's actually a really good design, I've been sitting here for 5 minutes trying to work out how I was going to build mine, this is a really versatile and best of all portable design. I'll be hopefully using a small step up converter so I can run mine off a 2a usb plug though. Thanks for the inspiration
I just thought about this and was sure that someone had already done it. Thanks Mike for be the pioneer for me. 😎 I have loads of dead laptops that I will use to do this too.
Very good video showing how to reuse that hp monitor. I do have same hp laptop and I don't use it cause is too old. You gave me great ideas. Thank you.
I have seen at least 3 other videos about making a portable monitor from old laptops and I have to say your build is the cleanest and best looking. I have one old laptop which I can actually use to make a portable monitor but the process is too complicated.
Zamma123 Here's a more straight forward and easy to follow tutorial that this video looks like it was based off of: th-cam.com/video/CfirQC99xPc/w-d-xo.html
not sure if mike will see this, but i would LOVE a google doc for the 3D models he used to accomplish this, especially the corner clamps and standoffs. been wanting to do a project like this with 3 old laptops, and being able to duplicate the process this easily would make it go by so much easier/smoother.
Hi! I looked all over my computer and I cannot find the files anywhere. It looks like I got rid of them, which is so unlike me, and it's now got me worried what else is missing... Sorry, but thanks for watching!
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Most downvotes probably are a response to having to quickly lower the audio volume when "it's working, it's working" tears up the speakers. That being said, thanks for the video.
2:20 Jeeeeeeeeez you woke up the dead. Nice video by the way. I've made something similar but I don't have these many views. mine is powered by USB type C, and another one can be powered by both type c and 12V. Also, they have room to store the cables.
Thanks to your channel, I solved a problem where LCD controller board (ext. monitor) and laptop have their own power supply. So, I branched my laptop's adapter cable, one line to laptop (19 V), while the other one to external monitor using step-down XL4015 CC/CV (12V-1A). Previously, I used LM2596 (CV), but the module exploded due to overheat. It's my first time did some project like this.
I have the same exact laptop that just recently got busted few days ago. Could you tell me what was the model number of the screen so i can search here in the Philippines. Thanks.
I have the same exact laptop too! The graphics card died on mine. Not worth spending money on replacing the motherboard so I'm thinking about using the laptop as a display for an entry level PC. Did you find what you were looking for?
I have an entire 3d printer, just wish I knew how to use CAD. I'm getting a few IPS laptop displays and I'm planning on using one to make an external display .
what if you just took the keyboard off then just sandwich the two pieces together. You will still have access to the USB ports power ports and headphone port. If you did a wireless connection between your main setup and the now sandwiched laptop, all you need to make is a stand for the laptop.
I have a broken IBM X201 tablette, and i want to make a wifi graphical with it amd using an Arduino mega + wifi module, would you have an idea on how to do so?
build a death ray!! will those controllers / control boards work with screens with CCFLs, or only LED Backlights? Thank you for your great video! that video cable that connects to the upper jack, on the back top of the screen, that came with the controller? Thanks
I have a couple of Lenovo X-220 I7 from an admin that had renew is parc. I consider to add a second monitor from a spare one to combine them as a large portrait display to better assist me for text composition. How do get display parts information and where to order controler to be sure is a viable add-on, maybe from Lenovo controler are already somewhere on the main board Thk
Hi, i did the same with my old laptop, Asus, but i couldn't find on internet these small electronics to replace them, so i have only the screen Tell me please, is any chance to use any universal board to make that screen working ?
Hey , if i want to put my old laptop as a power backup then how to connect battery to the lcd screen further i can charge also ... pls make a video or send some pic of idea .. Thanks
I have a board hooked up to the screen from my old toshiba laptop and it works fine but I have to start up the Pi to a tv screen first and then switch it over to the stand alone laptop screen from my old laptop. The screen stays blank and says no signal until I start it up to the tv and then switch it. What do I have to do to just start it up to my old screen? Thanks in advance, Mike
Transparency adds to the LCDs true image quality. Good monitor choice. If you sell an A.K. Post link. I'm trying to add my Deloreans Plutonium using windows 10 to a first gen Xbox console shell.
Sorry im late but i wanted to turn my old laptop into a second monitor for streaming so i disasembled an old lenovo and got the panel and plan on ordering controller but im confused on how to power it? (Note i want it to be power straight from the wall power outlet not a battery and dont want to spend too much money.
Hi, I've seen similar videos in which they use Step UP modules. I still don't understand what would be the difference of using one or the other. Great video as usual. :)
I got a controller board for my old HP laptop monitor. It worked great for 2 months, now suddenly the green light goes red and my screen goes black. I cant turn off the red light. I unplug it and when I turn power back on, it turns monitor on for about 10 sec and then flashes red, screen goes black and then red light stays on. What does this all mean? I cant find any answers on the old web
Thank you I ordered wrong model touch display for HP laptop and no option to return ( HP envy x360 AQ15 ) I wonder if I can use for raspberry pi as a tablet PC Kindly advice
Any and all STL Files for this project are now available for download on my website! I also apologize for the Anakin quote. It was something of a running joke at work, because hey, how often do things actually work perfectly on the first try? I'm big on movie quotes, so... yeah. You'll come across one frequently. Even bad ones.I'm also so sorry about the audio issues. It's far too late now to do anything about it, and I certainly understand all your frustration, but I sure appreciate your sticking with me on this one.
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Hi.after seeing your videos I got an idea of making android TV from broken android device and connecting it to DIY laptop screen.
i have the exact same monitor from a HP here. Just wondering why not leave the TFT enclosed in its original black housing. This way the hinges can be reused and its better protected for cleaning the front side.
Sir , i have one doubt for that how can i ping you
can you share me one controller as, I am not getting sure, and I wish the same controller which you have.
Trapped in the 80's and building modern tech
Lol
Ya....me too
The man put in his time and effort to provide this information. You didn't pay anything for
it, so don't complain about the content.
Great work Mike, and thank you.
Please keep it up!
I am paying with my time and he is receiving popularity.
Hi, Mike Thompson, I'm Michael Thompson.
That's cute! a Family reunion!
Gay
Rick and morty
Yes
Tarik Ourida how?
This dude been travelling back to the future. Nice demo perfect instruction!
I took this exact laptop apart yesterday with the intention to make an external monitor of it and have now been recommended this video. HOW DO YOU KNOW TH-cam
Hey Jack! How about that?! Have you seen the movie "The Social Dilemma"? TH-cam knows everything about us.
"You can see that building an external monitor is really as simple as buying a controller and plugging it in...... as smart as this video is Mike, I think that this build is slightly more difficult than plugging a controller in.
awesome build by the way
it actually is that simple. You kinda just need to know what to buy. What was kinda of glossed over in this video was getting the right power connector and power supply. I had a lcd monitor and controller sitting on my desk for a few weeks because I didn't have the right charger. Got one now, tho
Depending on the laptop you use for this you can sometimes reuse all or part of the original screen casing/frame(i don't know what it's called). It probably won't fit the controller but considering you have to build something anyway, modifying it can be easier.
I'm only half way through the video and your portable secondary screen looks incredibly similar to a pc monitor!
Good thing you had all those fancy tools to save you from having to buy another monitor!
I’m so glad I saved all the components of my laptops, now let’s get to thinking along with this video to help :)
That's actually a really good design, I've been sitting here for 5 minutes trying to work out how I was going to build mine, this is a really versatile and best of all portable design. I'll be hopefully using a small step up converter so I can run mine off a 2a usb plug though. Thanks for the inspiration
Hmm a USB step up to 12v sounds nice. So I can power it up via my desktop computer, via a USB charger, or via a USB power bank.
I'm impressed, a very clean and good job.
Absolutely awesome Job Sheldon (Cooper). Looking forward to your death ray tutorial ;-)
Thanks for the tips. Just salvaged my old HP screen tonight and found your video! This will be helpful
I just thought about this and was sure that someone had already done it. Thanks Mike for be the pioneer for me. 😎 I have loads of dead laptops that I will use to do this too.
Great ideia, and your presentation was straight to the point.
Very good video showing how to reuse that hp monitor. I do have same hp laptop and I don't use it cause is too old. You gave me great ideas.
Thank you.
I have seen at least 3 other videos about making a portable monitor from old laptops and I have to say your build is the cleanest and best looking. I have one old laptop which I can actually use to make a portable monitor but the process is too complicated.
Thanks! I did go to a bit of extra trouble to make it look as nice as I could. I still use it as my teleprompter screen.
Thanks dude, this is what I needed to know. I'm going to put a desktop inside a briefcase and had a few laptop screens lying around.
Wow my model was 01,& your model 02.what a co-incidence
Good job bro. I have an old lab top at the house that I couldn't see myself throwing out. (I'm very frugal) thanks for the hard work.
Mike, this is excellent and I look forward to building one of these. The parts acquisition was what I was missing.
Subscribed. Only wanted to figure out how to reuse my laptop screen, but this was more than I expected.
"you can see it's really not that hard at all"
Zamma123 Here's a more straight forward and easy to follow tutorial that this video looks like it was based off of:
th-cam.com/video/CfirQC99xPc/w-d-xo.html
Loool
Lol
very sad :(
Zamma123 the most important about it
that's awesome! I'be been meaning to try this project out for my work laptop.
not sure if mike will see this, but i would LOVE a google doc for the 3D models he used to accomplish this, especially the corner clamps and standoffs. been wanting to do a project like this with 3 old laptops, and being able to duplicate the process this easily would make it go by so much easier/smoother.
Hi! I looked all over my computer and I cannot find the files anywhere. It looks like I got rid of them, which is so unlike me, and it's now got me worried what else is missing... Sorry, but thanks for watching!
@@MikesInventions hey, it was a shot in the dark, haha! regardless, thanks for taking the time and looking looking!
Thanks for video, is truly a good starting guide for me with my plan of building a smart mirror .
Appearance:neat old school suite and hair (and face).
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Like:yes.
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Most downvotes probably are a response to having to quickly lower the audio volume when "it's working, it's working" tears up the speakers.
That being said, thanks for the video.
2:20 Jeeeeeeeeez you woke up the dead. Nice video by the way. I've made something similar but I don't have these many views. mine is powered by USB type C, and another one can be powered by both type c and 12V. Also, they have room to store the cables.
This man was the last person to ever be seen inside a radio shack in 2017
you are a born innovator.
Thanks Mike! I appreciate the method and the insight, looks great!
Good luck on the death-ray.
Thanks to your channel, I solved a problem where LCD controller board (ext. monitor) and laptop have their own power supply. So, I branched my laptop's adapter cable, one line to laptop (19 V), while the other one to external monitor using step-down XL4015 CC/CV (12V-1A). Previously, I used LM2596 (CV), but the module exploded due to overheat. It's my first time did some project like this.
“ oh and for the heck of it, i also installed a quadcore multisonic triptomonitor for holographic imaging technology” cool!
hi, this great, thanks. something i didn't catch is, would the touch screen work? thanks in advance for any help on this.
regards.
I have the same exact laptop that just recently got busted few days ago. Could you tell me what was the model number of the screen so i can search here in the Philippines. Thanks.
I have the same exact laptop too!
The graphics card died on mine.
Not worth spending money on replacing the motherboard so I'm thinking about using the laptop as a display for an entry level PC.
Did you find what you were looking for?
Oh wait, I can tell you the model number I think.
We are talking about the HP pavilion DV6703TX right?
Gonna give this a try, I will update when I do so.
Awesome, Mike. Thanks for sharing!!! Very nice design!
I have an entire 3d printer, just wish I knew how to use CAD. I'm getting a few IPS laptop displays and I'm planning on using one to make an external display .
How would I do this with a touch screen monitor and keep the touch screen on desktop motherboard.
3:49 Never forget Murphy's Fourth Law. 'When you make something idiot proof, they will make a better Idiot'.
yeah, nothing is idiot proof. hell i'd manage to somehow build a nuclear reactor and blow myself up somehow...
I got lucky, i have the same broken laptop that you did. but you should put the stuff in the Discription that you used
Really solid advice here. Will defo try this out!!
Nice work!
Can one attach a video controller to make a laptop with black screen problem to work? Thanks.
Cool project man always wanted to try
How to connect a 1inch 6bit 40 pin laptop screen(LP156WH2)...?
How to give LED Backlight...?
why my first thought this is video from 90' advertisement or something
LOL, me too. He seems out of one of those 90's infomercials
It does but I love it
Any way to add the laptop speakers?
Excellent video.
Can you use the old laptop charger to power the screen?
Damnn Mike. Very thorough, inspirational and interesting.
Great video!!!
New subscriber!
Glad to hear it. Thanks Brandon.
Tell me more about this telescope from HDD platters...
Awesome video thanks. I think I have the same laptop Hp Dv6?
Seems like one need to have whole factory ! To build this
what if you just took the keyboard off then just sandwich the two pieces together. You will still have access to the USB ports power ports and headphone port. If you did a wireless connection between your main setup and the now sandwiched laptop, all you need to make is a stand for the laptop.
I have a broken IBM X201 tablette, and i want to make a wifi graphical with it amd using an Arduino mega + wifi module, would you have an idea on how to do so?
This is soo cool!! Great job!!
Sound and video came out from 90's.
build a death ray!! will those controllers / control boards work with screens with CCFLs, or only LED Backlights? Thank you for your great video! that video cable that connects to the upper jack, on the back top of the screen, that came with the controller? Thanks
I have a couple of Lenovo X-220 I7 from an admin that had renew is parc. I consider to add a second monitor from a spare one to combine them as a large portrait display to better assist me for text composition. How do get display parts information and where to order controler to be sure is a viable add-on, maybe from Lenovo controler are already somewhere on the main board Thk
fr.aliexpress.com/item/4000047415023.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.6c3b7a1fpqi02S&algo_pvid=72884645-4b44-43de-ac82-0658dbd1b1f7&algo_expid=72884645-4b44-43de-ac82-0658dbd1b1f7-0&btsid=0bb0622a16030587967257901ec638&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
Hi, i did the same with my old laptop, Asus, but i couldn't find on internet these small electronics to replace them, so i have only the screen
Tell me please, is any chance to use any universal board to make that screen working ?
Can you please link where to buy corner clips?
Thanks, very good info will try making one.
Hey , if i want to put my old laptop as a power backup then how to connect battery to the lcd screen further i can charge also ... pls make a video or send some pic of idea .. Thanks
Great DIY
I have a board hooked up to the screen from my old toshiba laptop and it works fine but I have to start up the Pi to a tv screen first and then switch it over to the stand alone laptop screen from my old laptop. The screen stays blank and says no signal until I start it up to the tv and then switch it. What do I have to do to just start it up to my old screen? Thanks in advance, Mike
Transparency adds to the LCDs true image quality. Good monitor choice. If you sell an A.K. Post link. I'm trying to add my Deloreans Plutonium using windows 10 to a first gen Xbox console shell.
Sorry im late but i wanted to turn my old laptop into a second monitor for streaming so i disasembled an old lenovo and got the panel and plan on ordering controller but im confused on how to power it? (Note i want it to be power straight from the wall power outlet not a battery and dont want to spend too much money.
Is controller necessary ? My monitor connectors are melted/burned. What if I cut wires open and just wire them straight to HDMI port ?
Do you think there is any way you can link what you bought? If you can that would help
Alot.
I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!
Excellent video, to the point! Very useful tips for my own project.
Thanks JP! Good luck on yours. Glad you got some inspiration.
amazing work very good stuff
Dude you are amazing
Where can I find the controller for an LCD screen from a Macbook? Model A1425
looks Cool... keep up the COol work
can i use the same control board for my display?
Can I do this with my macbook screen..?
Hi, I've seen similar videos in which they use Step UP modules. I still don't understand what would be the difference of using one or the other. Great video as usual. :)
Amazing, I was wondering if i could use my old portable dvd player for the same...is it possible?
I got a controller board for my old HP laptop monitor. It worked great for 2 months, now suddenly the green light goes red and my screen goes black. I cant turn off the red light. I unplug it and when I turn power back on, it turns monitor on for about 10 sec and then flashes red, screen goes black and then red light stays on. What does this all mean? I cant find any answers on the old web
Nice work, a must build for myself, thanks.
what is the difference between TL B1 or TL B3 for example??? or it doesnt matter?
Paul, I wish I could tell you what the difference was. Hopefully someone on here will see your question and be able to answer it. Thanks for watching!
thank you for taking time to answer me !!
Hi, mikes
I have a MacBook pro-2011 and it is unusable without its screen.
what exact controller that I needed to turn it as a second monitor.
Thanks,
Is it possible to build one with Touch?
is there anything that converts the laptop keyboard and touchpad just as easy into an external keyboard?
can't fin one for LP156WF4 screen. Are there any universal ones?
what is the name of the Power cable tho
Great
from where you buy the tft display?
"Im saving disk platters so I can build a telescope or a death ray"
You got to be kidding...
That's exactly my laptop!!!
Can you please advise controller for Toshiba Satellite A200
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Brilliant idea. You made a breat job. :)
How could i use a gopro and do the same with a huge screen and so on.??
Thank you
I ordered wrong model touch display for HP laptop and no option to return ( HP envy x360 AQ15 )
I wonder if I can use for raspberry pi as a tablet PC
Kindly advice
Can u tell me which battery can I use to power please
I feel like I'm back in school watching an instructional video on a tube TV sitting on a wheeled cart connected to a vcr