Making a custom frame for a reused laptop screen - DIY weekend project
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- čas přidán 10. 01. 2018
- This is part 2 to a prior video I did about reusing a laptop screen by getting a new control board via eBay.
In this video I make a new frame for the laptop screen along with a backing plate to mount the control board. This helps protect the screen and makes it easier to use. - Jak na to + styl
Bravo 👏 ! That was amazing.
I'm going to give you an A for a solid re-purpose of an LCD screen. certainly better than it ending up in a land fill. Sure, you've basically wired up an inexpensive monitor but none the less an excellent project. I think the control board is less than $20 so again, decent project. Well done.
Thank you a billion times bro. Much appreciated
simple but so effective and straightforward, you earned a like sir
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Congratulations on the project! I want to make a similar, your videos are helping me a lot. keep posting videos please.
Glad you like it. Trying to do one video per week, don't always make it. :)
Surprisingly exactly what I was looking for. I searched up "How to make custom monitor frame" and this showed up. I am trying to reuse an old Chromebook screen as another monitor. I also have the same LCD controller board open on Ebay in another tab. I am doing the exact thing he is doing, it is really weird
Use push sticks. Always demonstrate safety first when cutting on a table saw.
I was looking for this video for soooo long and found it after i did a similar project not close to this amazing work but good enough
Hi, great tutorial, I have your own board, it has an integrated audio chip, very convenient for connecting two internal speakers up to 2x5w, I have connected them with a small connector that of the lights of the cabinet for PC. Wau, beautiful realization. Bye bye.
Simple but elegant. I am using a shadow box for my Rpi
Hi, thanks for posting this video. I am planning to do something similar but to actually hang it on a wall. It would make my desk look neater AND would be a cool warm up before the smart mirror project that I'm also hoping to do. I will have to use a help of someone who actually cut some planks in their life because I'm a total newbie in that.
Katarzyna L Awesome! Good luck 👍🙂.
Can you get a control board with Bluetooth/WiFi/airplay ?
Put it on a kitchen cupboard door for the wife :)
Maybe, but I haven't seen control boards with bluetooth/wifi/airplay.
This could be easily used as a home dashboard.
I have the idea of using a raspberry pi and a pi camera with VNC viewer to setup a remote home surveillance system. Awaiting components to proceed with the project.
How's your project so far?
Can u please make a digital frame as a gift? Would love to make one
So how do you dis-assemble it for maintenance or to change any of the components, if it´s glued all around?
You'd have to break it apart. So far this one is still working for me.
Hi Crushing,
I have a MacBook Pro 2011 15". It's useless and I'm gonna turn its screen as a second screen.
Could you help me with what exact controller board (fix with it)that I need to buy for it?
Thanks,
You'll have to lookup the control board based on the display label on the back of the screen that's in your laptop. It could be any of several options.
I wanna do this but I don’t have any of the tools is there anywhere I can buy a custom one
Do you mean a custom frame? If so I'd check local woodworking shops or maybe cabinet makers and see if someone could cut out the pieces for you. Just check and double check that all your measurements are correct before you give them the dimensions.
@@MakeFixUpgrade I agree with you fully, thinking of using old pallets. Seen a few local craftsmen making crates, will ask for their assistance.
I am unemployed due to the lock-down epidemic and searching for innovative ways to upcycle old laptops.
Thank you for the motivation & inspiration!!!
@@elenvee_tgm old pallets could lend a good finished product for sure! I was laid off earlier in the pandemic as well. Hope you land on your feet!
@@MakeFixUpgrade Thank you for your words of encouragement. I hope to take a video someday of me making a frame. Keep Up The Great Work
What size screen and measurements
The screen is 12.5in x 8.5in... or approx 31cm x 21cm
@@MakeFixUpgrade So once I have the screen size I can proceed to cut & join the frame?
@@elenvee_tgm correct. I made my screen inset into the frame, but the size of your screen and the design for your frame will determine the size of your frame. I would recommend not making the screen fit too snug in the frame. If I did it again I'd allow a small amount of clearance between the screen and the frame to allow for any heat/cold expansion and contraction. This way there is less stress on the screen itself. You could use some light foam or spacers to keep the screen from rattling around.
@@MakeFixUpgrade Ah, ok didn't think of that. Will use this advice
Un consejo, deberias hacer un timelapse en lo que estas haciendo en tus videos hablas mucho detallando cada cosa que haces por eso tu video se tarda demasiado 👍
Gracias por el comentario. Otros han dicho que no había suficientes detalles, así que he intentado agregar más detalles. :) (vía traductor de google)
The More details the better. Xx
wow a "DIY"
Anything is DIY with a little knowledge and determination (and tools).