How to turn Old Laptop Screen into External Desktop Monitor

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • #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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Komentáře • 664

  • @torogipro
    @torogipro  Před 3 lety +154

    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
      @xboxgamer9216 Před 3 lety +4

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

    • @ayanadhikary6860
      @ayanadhikary6860 Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza Před rokem +1

      Will this work for touch screen monitors?

    • @Mayhem2019
      @Mayhem2019 Před rokem

      @@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
      @waheedahammad8255 Před rokem

      Ć0

  • @markhellyer3407
    @markhellyer3407 Před 2 lety +261

    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
      @socrates1701 Před 2 lety +2

      so, whats the progress?

    • @bioemiliano
      @bioemiliano Před 2 lety +11

      @@socrates1701 Trash to monitors

    • @Alephbeth17
      @Alephbeth17 Před 2 lety

      Did you manage to do the same? no failures?

    • @silencedmonkeyyy
      @silencedmonkeyyy Před rokem +1

      Just what i was thinking about

    • @Santor-
      @Santor- Před rokem +5

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

  • @SeperSuzu
    @SeperSuzu Před 3 lety +46

    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
    @wettuga2762 Před 2 lety +131

    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
      @Jesussaxxx Před 2 lety +3

      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
      @wettuga2762 Před 2 lety +4

      @@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
      @Jesussaxxx Před 2 lety +1

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

    • @Jesussaxxx
      @Jesussaxxx Před 2 lety +3

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

    • @AristarcoPalacios
      @AristarcoPalacios Před rokem +6

      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
    @naayagan Před 2 lety +66

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

    • @arsizhifenerprozhod
      @arsizhifenerprozhod Před 2 měsíci

      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
    @LucasFerraz88 Před 2 lety +4

    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
    @drnick990 Před 3 lety +19

    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
    @nathandtanner Před 2 lety +10

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

  • @robertbinkowski
    @robertbinkowski Před 2 lety +2

    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
    @Soapy-chan_old Před rokem +5

    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
    @giovannifaraone5472 Před 2 lety +10

    Great job man. Simple and efficient explanation

  • @praisepastorstewart1107
    @praisepastorstewart1107 Před 3 lety +54

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

  • @jredapple
    @jredapple Před 5 měsíci

    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
    @JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures Před 3 lety +6

    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
    @christianestonilo1430 Před 2 lety

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

  • @dravenravenloft3257
    @dravenravenloft3257 Před rokem +4

    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
    @petervela2785 Před rokem

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

  • @ytuser4562
    @ytuser4562 Před 2 lety +14

    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

  • @aqilah0
    @aqilah0 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @igieusz
    @igieusz Před 2 lety +1

    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
    @Aty3Studios Před rokem

    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
    @Shibu11229 Před rokem +1

    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
    @PatrickVaras Před měsícem

    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
    @Terry-7 Před rokem

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

  • @ziamura8095
    @ziamura8095 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @chetanpaul1
    @chetanpaul1 Před 2 lety

    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
    @adesh_kustwar4927 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @bluessette
    @bluessette Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @jawadnaseef9457
    @jawadnaseef9457 Před 2 lety

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

  • @noorud-deenmavundla9973
    @noorud-deenmavundla9973 Před 3 lety +8

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

  • @sk8erdmc
    @sk8erdmc Před rokem +1

    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
    @muhammadaliyyailmi4426 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @jazzskunk91
    @jazzskunk91 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @GeraSanz
    @GeraSanz Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @ZeldaGamer1049
    @ZeldaGamer1049 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @rafiqa1621
    @rafiqa1621 Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @9595887885
    @9595887885 Před 2 lety

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

  • @laurielbing7379
    @laurielbing7379 Před 3 lety +10

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

    • @Merzdaman
      @Merzdaman Před 3 lety

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

  • @davyraeder
    @davyraeder Před 3 lety +10

    finally a outbox idea for what I need.

  • @flaviokauling1436
    @flaviokauling1436 Před 2 lety +5

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

  • @dion4037
    @dion4037 Před rokem

    Love this project thank you so much for the idea!

  • @kentwalker7715
    @kentwalker7715 Před 3 lety

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

  • @LucaBlightOfHighland
    @LucaBlightOfHighland Před 5 měsíci

    This is genuinely amazing.

  • @TheTibusito
    @TheTibusito Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @aghavaliyev6288
    @aghavaliyev6288 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you bro i've searched method like this

  • @futuresomalileader
    @futuresomalileader Před rokem

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

  • @cryptoboy1461
    @cryptoboy1461 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @Jayhard24
    @Jayhard24 Před 3 lety +5

    Nice sir guaki another brilliant idea 👍😁

  • @baulninoel
    @baulninoel Před 2 lety

    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
      @jaksparrow4546 Před 2 lety

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

  • @DirtyDangleDaryl
    @DirtyDangleDaryl Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @stuartjohndawes3155
    @stuartjohndawes3155 Před rokem

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

  • @Steerpike07
    @Steerpike07 Před 2 lety +1

    Direct recycling. Genius. Love it.

  • @presentlyn
    @presentlyn Před 3 lety

    Wow! Need this. Thanks!

  • @SomtimesHeron
    @SomtimesHeron Před rokem

    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
    @amar.mohamed Před rokem

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

  • @OrionsAnvil
    @OrionsAnvil Před 2 lety +16

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

  • @stevefulbrook2563
    @stevefulbrook2563 Před rokem

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

  • @DJZofPCB
    @DJZofPCB Před 2 lety +3

    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

    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

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

  • @T.J
    @T.J Před rokem +1

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

  • @kellyrunnels5684
    @kellyrunnels5684 Před 3 lety

    Helpful video, thanks.

  • @aziladip
    @aziladip Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @copperyeti145
    @copperyeti145 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @CsepiTube
    @CsepiTube Před rokem

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

  • @iamthevadeee
    @iamthevadeee Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @universityrepairFL
    @universityrepairFL Před 11 měsíci +4

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

  • @cemmas
    @cemmas Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you , this was very useful.

  • @rubioraven
    @rubioraven Před 3 lety

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

  • @Death-chill
    @Death-chill Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @legendarycuber9205
    @legendarycuber9205 Před 2 lety +1

    this is the kinda diy i like!

  • @jessebresolino8576
    @jessebresolino8576 Před 2 lety

    Thanks! Super cool idea

  • @itsapollo6267
    @itsapollo6267 Před 3 lety

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

  • @tambuchalinux
    @tambuchalinux Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome idea. Thanks very much!

  • @djstr0b3
    @djstr0b3 Před 2 lety

    Excellent stuff mate!

  • @sherwinbactat4179
    @sherwinbactat4179 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @robertswoodyearthree303
    @robertswoodyearthree303 Před 2 lety +3

    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!

  • @aprilfulls9371
    @aprilfulls9371 Před rokem

    Wow, this is nice. Great idea dude

  • @captainc1152
    @captainc1152 Před 2 lety +1

    very clever - I like it !!

  • @leandersmith6184
    @leandersmith6184 Před rokem

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

  • @bretvanausdall7633
    @bretvanausdall7633 Před 9 měsíci

    This is rad. Love it.

  • @michaelbroderick1673
    @michaelbroderick1673 Před 3 lety

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

  • @ae171092
    @ae171092 Před 2 lety

    Clear and concise. New subscriber here. Keep it up

  • @saleemsha4u
    @saleemsha4u Před 3 lety

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

  • @jakemcgowan7928
    @jakemcgowan7928 Před rokem

    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

    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
    @g.s.6255 Před 8 měsíci

    Very good video, thanks!

  • @gotham4u
    @gotham4u Před rokem

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

  • @mhonbermoy1109
    @mhonbermoy1109 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the idea

  • @johncarlogeron8427
    @johncarlogeron8427 Před 2 lety

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

  • @alexpassive
    @alexpassive Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. This is a great video

  • @trippinwolf9592
    @trippinwolf9592 Před rokem

    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
    @bbay1977 Před 2 lety +6

    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
      @tennishistoryandresultsdat4540 Před rokem

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

    • @bbay1977
      @bbay1977 Před rokem +1

      @@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.

  • @dilshanchrishantha6548
    @dilshanchrishantha6548 Před 3 lety +1

    great work.

  • @Kaleabe25
    @Kaleabe25 Před rokem

    Thanks, man!

  • @The_Joker_
    @The_Joker_ Před rokem

    I still have an old 17” screen I must look up a controller board. Nicely made video 👍😊

  • @otter-pro
    @otter-pro Před 2 lety +8

    I love the idea of using clipboard as chassis, was looking for an idea. I can find one for $1 at a dollar store.

  • @mvrabreu
    @mvrabreu Před rokem

    Thanks, man!!

  • @deejayshanthailand895
    @deejayshanthailand895 Před 2 lety

    GREAT JOB...LOVE TO TRY IT....

  • @marcosnavarro1946
    @marcosnavarro1946 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey Pal this is realy nice. Many thx for share the tips. I do that for sure.