Making an External Monitor from a Laptop Screen - Mikes Inventions

[@MikesInventions]

Any and all STL Files for this project are now available for download on my website! I also apologize for the Anakin quote. It was something of a running joke at work, because hey, how often do things actually work perfectly on the first try? I'm big on movie quotes, so... yeah. You'll come across one frequently. Even bad ones.I'm also so sorry about the audio issues. It's far too late now to do anything about it, and I certainly understand all your frustration, but I sure appreciate your sticking with me on this one.

[@psychopath4156]

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[@sompangu5]

Hi.after seeing your videos I got an idea of making android TV from broken android device and connecting it to DIY laptop screen.

[@hyperhektor7733]

i have the exact same monitor from a HP here. Just wondering why not leave the TFT enclosed in its original black housing. This way the hinges can be reused and its better protected for cleaning the front side.

[@nerdif-i]

Sir , i have one doubt for that how can i ping you

[@HEMANTKUMAR-hi7th]

can you share me one controller as, I am not getting sure, and I wish the same controller which you have.

[@Tetrastructural]

Trapped in the 80's and building modern tech

[@theayuwoki3569]

Lol

[@josephgeorge5154]

Ya....me too

[@mthompson965]

Hi, Mike Thompson, I'm Michael Thompson.

[@mawadda1492]

That's cute! a Family reunion!

[@toux8210]

Gay

[@kotsu1825]

Rick and morty

[@andrive]

Yes

[@thecatsnailthing2332]

Tarik Ourida how?

[@the4tkministry]

I’m so glad I saved all the components of my laptops, now let’s get to thinking along with this video to help :)

[@ihsantwentyone4396]

why my first thought this is video from 90' advertisement or something

[@ZZ-vl5nd]

LOL, me too. He seems out of one of those 90's infomercials

[@Xtray04]

It does but I love it

[@PorterEX]

"you can see it's really not that hard at all"

[@SgtJelly]

Zamma123 Here's a more straight forward and easy to follow tutorial that this video looks like it was based off of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZfMo4R5bp6rhsU

[@FroisFilmmaker]

Loool

[@ggpz1979]

Lol

[@qalbi-s_Ahnfy2095]

very sad :(

[@Yeta00metal]

Zamma123 the most important about it

[@shewmonohoto]

3:49 Never forget Murphy's Fourth Law. 'When you make something idiot proof, they will make a better Idiot'.

[@draggy76]

yeah, nothing is idiot proof. hell i'd manage to somehow build a nuclear reactor and blow myself up somehow...

[@Spamap]

"Im saving disk platters so I can build a telescope or a death ray"

[@sinvaldoalvesribeirofilho8657]

Great ideia, and your presentation was straight to the point.

[@marakeshg8112]

The man put in his time and effort to provide this information. You didn't pay anything for it, so don't complain about the content. Great work Mike, and thank you. Please keep it up!

[@sashabagdasarow497]

I am paying with my time and he is receiving popularity.

[@hogwashsimulator1908]

Depending on the laptop you use for this you can sometimes reuse all or part of the original screen casing/frame(i don't know what it's called). It probably won't fit the controller but considering you have to build something anyway, modifying it can be easier.

[@damonvi013]

not sure if mike will see this, but i would LOVE a google doc for the 3D models he used to accomplish this, especially the corner clamps and standoffs. been wanting to do a project like this with 3 old laptops, and being able to duplicate the process this easily would make it go by so much easier/smoother.

[@MikesInventions]

Hi! I looked all over my computer and I cannot find the files anywhere. It looks like I got rid of them, which is so unlike me, and it's now got me worried what else is missing... Sorry, but thanks for watching!

[@damonvi013]

@@MikesInventions hey, it was a shot in the dark, haha! regardless, thanks for taking the time and looking looking!

[@Emrullah_BASER]

Sound and video came out from 90's.

[@yongamer]

Subscribed. Only wanted to figure out how to reuse my laptop screen, but this was more than I expected.

[@miraculousdude6561]

Wow my model was 01,& your model 02.what a co-incidence

[@stormtraders]

“ oh and for the heck of it, i also installed a quadcore multisonic triptomonitor for holographic imaging technology” cool!

[@ar_prichan]

Thanks to your channel, I solved a problem where LCD controller board (ext. monitor) and laptop have their own power supply. So, I branched my laptop's adapter cable, one line to laptop (19 V), while the other one to external monitor using step-down XL4015 CC/CV (12V-1A). Previously, I used LM2596 (CV), but the module exploded due to overheat. It's my first time did some project like this.

[@lfcorullon]

Awesome, Mike. Thanks for sharing!!! Very nice design!

[@openlink9958]

You got to be kidding... That's exactly my laptop!!!

[@Gabriel2.0]

2:20 Jeeeeeeeeez you woke up the dead. Nice video by the way. I've made something similar but I don't have these many views. mine is powered by USB type C, and another one can be powered by both type c and 12V. Also, they have room to store the cables.

[@nicholasquinn4779]

"You can see that building an external monitor is really as simple as buying a controller and plugging it in...... as smart as this video is Mike, I think that this build is slightly more difficult than plugging a controller in. awesome build by the way

[@ERRENTPRIM]

it actually is that simple. You kinda just need to know what to buy. What was kinda of glossed over in this video was getting the right power connector and power supply. I had a lcd monitor and controller sitting on my desk for a few weeks because I didn't have the right charger. Got one now, tho

[@jasan-xq2lk]

i felt threatened when he said go ahead and subscribe

[@JoeDiGiovanniIV]

I feel like I'm back in school watching an instructional video on a tube TV sitting on a wheeled cart connected to a vcr

[@MrBizteck]

FYI delivery is a little cheesy (like an american insurance advert :) )but content is fantastic new sub here !

[@JeromeProductions]

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[@jzbreezio]

MrBizteck sounds like 1990s tutorial to the world wide web. And I thought Linus from Linus tech tips was the biggest goober

[@aitorius]

I'm impressed, a very clean and good job.

[@reckonroy7987]

man oh my, you are a genius

[@reidb5683]

I got lucky, i have the same broken laptop that you did. but you should put the stuff in the Discription that you used

[@jasonstokes5469]

Nice work, a must build for myself, thanks.

[@abdullahrex4769]

Great DIY

[@Chris-pv6zw]

I'm just going to buy a new monitor

[@annonymousghostdetector8425]

Yeah its better me too

[@rzor1911]

I bought a Thinkvision T24v FHD IR camera and USB ports

[@AK-gt8zy]

The difference is yours won’t be portable

[@AA41975]

@@AK-gt8zy they do sell portable monitors. Although this option is much cheaper, the purchased option is easier for those not mechanically inclined.

[@fakedketchup5029]

Wtf only thing you need is a 20€ controller and plug it in.

[@skatinglanes6194]

Dude you are amazing

[@GSimon850]

Thanks for the tips Cheers Simon

[@Ayush.Bhagat]

Great

[@ewalshp]

Excellent video.

[@Neuron43]

I'm only half way through the video and your portable secondary screen looks incredibly similar to a pc monitor! Good thing you had all those fancy tools to save you from having to buy another monitor!

[@FroisFilmmaker]

This dude been travelling back to the future. Nice demo perfect instruction!

[@GrumpyTy34er]

That's some pretty thick acrylic

[@ahleedsyedz4041]

6:17 "not hard at all"

[@berryerpacic9995]

Hi Mike Thompson.. Nice vid u got there bud... Ty for taking time to make it.. such information, much wow... *insert cute doggo pic here* XD

[@MikesInventions]

Well Thanks Berry. I appreciate that.

[@MetalDoraemon6]

wow..so easy!

[@sintyasofyan1940]

Appearance:neat old school suite and hair (and face). Articulation:loud and clear. Video duration: not that long, ample. Sense of humor: enjoyable. Content value added:confirmed, inspirative. Instruction step by step: sufficiently detailed. Like:yes. Subscribe:yes.

[@roshans.9000]

From the Sir G display to the keyboard, you can find long wires to connect the display and keyboard

[@10001akhil]

How to connect a 1inch 6bit 40 pin laptop screen(LP156WH2)...? How to give LED Backlight...?

[@Rh3t0r1c]

Absolutely awesome Job Sheldon (Cooper). Looking forward to your death ray tutorial ;-)

[@JamesSmith-qy7mc]

Some things so confusing i wish they would make these but no i dont think they ever will.

[@oneallwyn]

I always thought, Sheldon is out there somewhere... Looks like I found him. 🙂

[@0x1h0b]

That low profile stand is better then apple istand.😅🤣

[@melmergenavia7472]

Great video :)

[@bwl4305]

How would I do this with a touch screen monitor and keep the touch screen on desktop motherboard.

[@badgamedevreacts3855]

*My speakers at their normal volume* HI IM MIKE THOMPSON!!!!!!!!!

[@lexadams5503]

I have the same exact laptop that just recently got busted few days ago. Could you tell me what was the model number of the screen so i can search here in the Philippines. Thanks.

[@adarshchoudhary1900]

I have the same exact laptop too! The graphics card died on mine. Not worth spending money on replacing the motherboard so I'm thinking about using the laptop as a display for an entry level PC. Did you find what you were looking for?

[@adarshchoudhary1900]

Oh wait, I can tell you the model number I think. We are talking about the HP pavilion DV6703TX right?

[@whycyber]

hi, this great, thanks. something i didn't catch is, would the touch screen work? thanks in advance for any help on this. regards.

[@artyTtot]

Seems like one need to have whole factory ! To build this

[@watersareblue5473]

Thank you sir

[@nyajago3498]

Deathray easy choice bro

[@quantumparodox]

Tell me more about this telescope from HDD platters...

[@gears955]

Good job bro. I have an old lab top at the house that I couldn't see myself throwing out. (I'm very frugal) thanks for the hard work.

[@inglespersonalizado235]

OK...$24.00 dollars for component, then radio shack nic nacks probably another $15.00, time involved with ALL THE DAMN SCREWS.. then drillling and this and that and thus... total spent 5 hours and $39.00 dollars.. alternativs you say? GOOD WILL THRIFT SHOP a nice 19 to 24 inch LCD monitor... probably .....hmmm... $30.00 dollars? what would you do?

[@wattdarden7855]

Help...Help...HELP!!! I am a self-taught Cos-Player that doesn't have any skills at building electronics, and I've been joked around by them( I now feel that they never liked that I came up with the idea ) that are in the field. I just need to talk with a real electronics bielder( not tech support! ), please help me...I am not online savvy. Yes...I should have taken the typing classes back in school... Question: how can I get you to call or let me call you, please!?

[@amitshinde3726]

Or go to FB market place and hunt for second hand monitor. Same price and no efforts. Lol, anyway this one is a great solution as well .

[@johnd.1618]

Most downvotes probably are a response to having to quickly lower the audio volume when "it's working, it's working" tears up the speakers. That being said, thanks for the video.

[@axethepenguin]

RadioShack????

[@anthonyg934]

The power adaptor is 12v, can anyone tell me how much is the Ampere? 3A,4A..etc? I'm not a technical person, just asking for genuine help on this topic.

[@mattivirta]

ijust build old 17" laptop display new raspi4 monitor i uses PVC sheet whit board better than wood use and work. and easy install. new display driver have hdmi,and tpa xxxx chip speaker amplifield, no need raspi DAC card use

[@kuchesezik]

unfortunately not many of the screens that this is suitable for cost more than the prices of the controller boards…

[@jrfoleyjr]

I just thought about this and was sure that someone had already done it. Thanks Mike for be the pioneer for me. 😎 I have loads of dead laptops that I will use to do this too.

[@GingerNingerGames]

That's actually a really good design, I've been sitting here for 5 minutes trying to work out how I was going to build mine, this is a really versatile and best of all portable design. I'll be hopefully using a small step up converter so I can run mine off a 2a usb plug though. Thanks for the inspiration

[@ayuchanayuko]

Hmm a USB step up to 12v sounds nice. So I can power it up via my desktop computer, via a USB charger, or via a USB power bank.

[@tertol]

What kind of wire should i use to lengthen the power wires for the backlight? Keep up the good work!

[@MikesInventions]

Hey Apostolos, Just use a wire of at least the same gauge as the current wires. Thanks for watching!

[@tertol]

@@MikesInventions Thank you

[@trevormichalsky1984]

I got a controller board for my old HP laptop monitor. It worked great for 2 months, now suddenly the green light goes red and my screen goes black. I cant turn off the red light. I unplug it and when I turn power back on, it turns monitor on for about 10 sec and then flashes red, screen goes black and then red light stays on. What does this all mean? I cant find any answers on the old web

[@Custom3dPrinting4U]

Can you help me with a simple wiring diagram ?? 20 (5mm white)LEDs powered by 9v batterie(s) and resistors please help??

[@michaelangelo9079]

Thanks, but for the price of making all of this happen, you could easily buy a cheap Chinese monitor or go for second hand. I would not recommend this for people who had bad old laptop monitors.

[@mikehall7806]

I have a board hooked up to the screen from my old toshiba laptop and it works fine but I have to start up the Pi to a tv screen first and then switch it over to the stand alone laptop screen from my old laptop. The screen stays blank and says no signal until I start it up to the tv and then switch it. What do I have to do to just start it up to my old screen? Thanks in advance, Mike

[@gytis321s2]

Is controller necessary ? My monitor connectors are melted/burned. What if I cut wires open and just wire them straight to HDMI port ?

[@flyingvillager1472]

This man was the last person to ever be seen inside a radio shack in 2017

[@girijaramani5534]

I had a laptop like the one you had but I remove it totally now it is in the dumpster 😬

[@123XTSK]

you are a born innovator.

[@dylanchurch8086]

Sorry im late but i wanted to turn my old laptop into a second monitor for streaming so i disasembled an old lenovo and got the panel and plan on ordering controller but im confused on how to power it? (Note i want it to be power straight from the wall power outlet not a battery and dont want to spend too much money.

[@aith7rios]

Where can I find the controller for an LCD screen from a Macbook? Model A1425

[@TheCatoLee]

Did he take it a notch too serious? I just broke my screen yesterday, had fun. Now its trash..

[@Apocalypse562]

looks Cool... keep up the COol work

[@darknessblades]

you could also have used the original shell of the monitor

[@thecatsnailthing2332]

Do you think there is any way you can link what you bought? If you can that would help Alot.

[@KarolisJukna]

what is up with the audio? auch, bleeding ears

[@murraybrown5178]

Nice vid bro

[@MikesInventions]

Hey! Thanks again Murray. Put one of these in your geodesic dome. ;-)

[@timseverance1468]

Thanks for the tips. Just salvaged my old HP screen tonight and found your video! This will be helpful

[@venkateswararao12]

Can one attach a video controller to make a laptop with black screen problem to work? Thanks.

[@zorabixun]

Hi, i did the same with my old laptop, Asus, but i couldn't find on internet these small electronics to replace them, so i have only the screen Tell me please, is any chance to use any universal board to make that screen working ?

[@wrexik]

Buy new mic i make it form same notebook like you can you send me link to control board

[@VanishingKaizer]

You need a knowledge in electronics in order to do this in your broken laptop. I have same problem with my Lenovo laptop but I cannot follow this steps.

[@brandonhumphrey4190]

Damnn Mike. Very thorough, inspirational and interesting. Great video!!! New subscriber!

[@MikesInventions]

Glad to hear it. Thanks Brandon.

[@magdebates2697]

easy peasy eh .id rather fekin just go and buy 1 lol

[@Chiewrt]

there are no portable monitors this cheap

[@hogwashsimulator1908]

It doesn't have to be nearly this much work if you don't care what it looks like. Think a $20-30 controller and some duct tape and cardboard.

[@funnyman540]

Thanks dude, this is what I needed to know. I'm going to put a desktop inside a briefcase and had a few laptop screens lying around.

[@bobsmithy3103]

This feels like something from the early 2000s to 1990s

[@armadeuzmaze3675]

[sighs] *purchases external monitor from amazon*

[@bastianbarrientos]

me encanto, construire la mia en base a tus consejos muchas gracias, saludos desde chile

[@MyBilal19971]

I have an LCD ripped out of an old laptop which stopped working some time ago. Before buying the controller I have to make sure that LCD is working. Is there any way to check that?

[@MikesInventions]

Hey Mohammad, well you need a way to power it and run the pixels and backlight, there’s really no way to do this without a controller

[@bryanhall3774]

Thanks Mike! I appreciate the method and the insight, looks great! Good luck on the death-ray.

[@shahzaibmunawar8475]

....ok soooo i guess ill just buy another monitor.....x-x

[@akariz1343]

can you make one for drop down car monitor that i plug my ps4 into

[@vedranart]

Hi, my laptop screen is whole in aluminum foil. And I can't find the model number. Should I tear the aluminium foil to find the model number? or?

[@jaydawg6284]

The aluminum foil should come off... If not then cut it off. U don't need that anymore