Bytter

Hi,

First of all, my apologies for not being able to figure this all by myself I'm a software engineer, so while I do have some basic electronic skills and theory, it's the first time I try to hack around with electronic parts... which means: completely NOOB

I've saved form the trash a Toshiba Satelitte S1700-500. The computer doesn't get power from the battery (only from AC). I've tried a new battery and it's the same, so I assume there's something wrong with the power controller. Also, even when plugged, it doesn't stay on for too long (between 10seconds and 5 minutes). The hard-disk is also broken, so I thought about trying to hack around the LCD and figure how to use it as a VGA secondary display.

After unmouting the LCD off, I've found it's a 13.3" Unipac display, PK070008900 Rev 1.0 with an TAD561 lcd inverter... It seems to be working 100% OK.

From what I've read in this forums I need a VGA controller. Problem is: where can I find one that is compatible with this display? Also, couldn't I borrow it from the laptop? Or is it possible that the controller is integrated within the motherboard?

If anyone can help me here, by giving me links, tips, ideas, anything, I would very much appreciate!!

Thanks in advance,

Hugo Jose Ferreira

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pate60

Its not really worth the time or MONEY involved.

Its far easier and cheaper to go get a ready made screen, with a built in power supply. Im not good go into the specifics of it all, but not worth the head ache.

Hcomplyr

If the laptop is more or less complete i'll buy it from you for $40 i have a similar model that needs a few cosmetic pieces, and a keyboard

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Scouse Monkey

If you have read that you need a controller then you chould have also read that the questions always end up being answered in the same way as pate60 has.

It's really not worth it. + if you want a TS then you will have to fork out for a separate TS controller and overlay which will add a lot.

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