Laptop LCD to VGA conversion

**kirbycope** · 07-21-2006, 03:30 PM

I am sure it's been asked before, but my searches don't turn up too much clarity.

So, how do I get an lcd screen from my HP ze1000 laptop to work as an external)plug and play) vga screen?

**FC3S** · 07-21-2006, 04:38 PM

find out the type of connector you need for the laptop (lvds/forget the other one)

then basically once u have the connector, as far as i know its plug and play, but what ur gonna need to do first, is find out the model code of the panel itself, so that you can find a compatible connector

**turbocad6** · 07-21-2006, 04:48 PM

you need a controller, weather it's lvds or ttl, you still need a controller board...

**shotgunefx** · 07-21-2006, 05:00 PM

What turbocad6 said, and they are usually big big bucks.

There is a good FAQ here.
http://forums.bit-tech.net/showthread.php?t=44604

**FC3S** · 07-21-2006, 05:02 PM

controller!, thats the word i was looking for

not connector =_=;;

**turbocad6** · 07-21-2006, 05:31 PM

anywhere from $150-almost $300 depending...

**turbocad6** · 07-21-2006, 05:32 PM

most of the times, it's not worth it, unless it happens to be a special panel...

most laptop screens are pretty dim...180-220nit's maybe, & not worth the effort & expense for use in a car..

**FC3S** · 07-21-2006, 05:38 PM

im gonna be building a laptop screen into my car, but it'll basically be for night only anyway, so brightness isnt really an issue, lol

but arent YOU the one building a more special panel to put in your vehicle turbocad? lol