How to Reuse the Old LCD Screen of Your Broken Laptop

This is a super simple but also very awesome project. You can turn any modern laptop screen into a monitor with the proper driver board. Connecting those two is easy as well. Just plug in the cable and done. But I took it one step further and also build a nice case from acrylic glass. Let's build it!

Step 1: Watch the Video!

The video gives you all information you need to build this right. But I will give you some help to order the correct LVDS driver board.

Step 2: Order the Correct Board!

Those LVDS controller boards are everywhere on the internet. If you are looking for a cheap one which can do DVI&VGA I would recommend this one (affiliate links):

Amazon.de:http://amzn.to/1uc2adP

Aliexpress: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZpCJKn

I think the HDMI port increases the price very much. But here is the board that I used. Like I said it isn't cheap:

Amazon.de: http://amzn.to/1py5xKJ

Ebay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Step 3: Get Creative With Your Case!

I used acrylic glass to build my case. But everything is possible. Why not try wood or plastic? I would love to see your case ideas in the comment section.

Step 4: Success!

You just built your own monitor from an old LCD screen. That is kind of awesome.
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel for more awesome projects:

http://www.youtube.com/user/greatscottlab

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2 People Made This Project!

BeniR3 made it!
Ledz Workshop made it!

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20 Comments

NeilRG

2 years ago

HDMI capability is essential for me to get the best quality out of a raspberry pi. The high cost you mentioned is much less than the cost of a larger screen for the portable breadboard capable raspberry pi laptop/breadboard lab I've been planning. Thank you for your post. BTW , I dont usually use Ali Express so the link you provided are very useful.

rsbkh

3 years ago on Introduction

Aliexpress has this board for $22-25 CAD

steveearixson

Question 3 years ago

I order the LCVD chord whatever to use my mondor for by gateway laptop the LCD V chord day they sent me is huge I'm gonna try counting the pins inside it of each one Could you help me and what do I need to do

nit_ram2

Question 4 years ago on Introduction

What are the push buttons you rewired called. Thanks

AliM139

6 years ago

How can I get controller board In Pakistan?? We don't have ebay, amazon in Pakistan :/ Kindly reply

YesItsMeJimmy

6 years ago

Is it possible to do this with an old android tablet?

Isaac Kemp

5 years ago

GreatScott,can you build a lab bench power supply with a volt and amp tester with LED display?

Katsblues6

5 years ago

Can you use the monitor controller card from the laptop I got the screen out if? I am just learning electronics so I am just experimenting with different ideas. Thank you for a great instructable.
Kat

Onairam

6 years ago

I've seen this project a while ago and now that i found an unused laptop screen I got more into it, so I wanted to know if any of the controller boards that you shared would work with any screen model, or do i have to search for a compatible one?