Macro Photography Light Source Using Cold Cathode Lights

Step 8 Complete and use the Light

I salvaged my display from a non-functional laptop, so I had the advantage of having most of the parts I needed at my finger tips. I disassembled the notebook for parts and saved a few bits to complete my light.

I used the following parts to make a more complete light:

• original screen housing with hinges
• heat dissipation frame

I mounted the screen backwards on the frame using the existing mount points. This made a handy stand. I only had to counter weight the back to keep the screen from tipping over.