Use t41 monitor as a second desktop monitor.

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Nubrig · #1 Post by **Nubrig** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:52 pm

So I have a 'broken' t41 which I don't care on repairing any more after damaging it (it doesn't matter how) but the screen works and I was wondering if and how it's possible to use it as a second monitor for my desktop system. Anyone done something similar?

Neil · #2 Post by **Neil** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:03 pm

Not in the way that you are thinking.

You can build (just about literally) a desktop LCD display using an old
laptop panel, but it may cost more than a new desktop LCD display bought
in a store, and it will be awkward and ugly.

Here is how it's done: http://www.mp3car.com/the-faq-emporium/ ... creen.html

Nubrig · #3 Post by **Nubrig** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:07 pm

So I guess experimenting with this doesn't have a chance of success?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-Controlle ... 25729bb8e0

Neil · #4 Post by **Neil** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:42 pm

I wouldn't say no chance of success...especially if it's a project you're interested in pursuing as a experimental hobby.
It just wouldn't be worth the time and expense to me.

Nubrig · #5 Post by **Nubrig** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:48 pm

I don't mind spending time and money especially if it's the price shown in the link I posted. If the project succeeds I'll relish the satisfaction and feeling of achievement! It doesn't need to look good, it just needs to work, since it's the first time I'll be doing something like this. Thanks for the precious info!

twistero · #6 Post by **twistero** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:12 pm

With the eBay kit you linked, you actually have a great chance of success if you let the seller know the exact part number of the LCD panel and they confirm it will work.

Nubrig · #7 Post by **Nubrig** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:00 am

twistero wrote:With the eBay kit you linked, you actually have a great chance of success if you let the seller know the exact part number of the LCD panel and they confirm it will work.

I asked for instructions and I got a reply:
"Yes, we can give you the instruction for simple connecting for this kit. However, we have connected most of the connection, and it will be easy plug and play. Please don't worry. We only be able to make it as the simple desktop monitor, if you want to do it as the example, you will need to try it out yourself, as we don't know how they do that. Hope for your understanding."
So it seems really possible!

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