Reusing LCD from Laptop

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Gladiador70
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11-21-2023, 08:21 PM

I am attempting to make a portable arcade system and I have a couple of old laptops... good shape but too slow to be of any real use.
I see on eBay you can buy controllers for old lcd screens for about $25. Not generic of course, they're specific to models of screens.
Is there a way to know what screen you have without dismantling the whole laptop? Like, with using HWINFO or based on model of laptop? I would rather avoid dismantling all of them if there was another way to know. Plus if none of mine will work, I'd like to find one that will.

Gladiador70

11-21-2023, 08:21 PM #1

Ungenuine
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11-22-2023, 03:00 AM

It's likely you can locate a second-hand flat screen for around $20. You won't need a laptop or controller.

Ungenuine

11-22-2023, 03:00 AM #2

It's likely you can locate a second-hand flat screen for around $20. You won't need a laptop or controller.

SK11
Member

11-22-2023, 06:26 AM

True, but how much power do they require?
My aim is to create a portable arcade unit that operates on one 19V AC adapter from the laptop.
I already have a 20" 4:3 Samsung screen, which I plan to use for a full-sized arcade machine. However, the caps were damaged and caused issues; they were replaced with new ones, and now everything functions well. But the units are too large and heavy—board components are bigger, and they’re built for 120V.
Additionally, I prefer to reuse what I have if possible.

SK11

11-22-2023, 06:26 AM #3

hangman12298
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11-23-2023, 10:23 AM

Just disassembled the laptop... and yes! I found an adapter....
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/353424067240?has...SwKThgUxlI
It's a plus because one of the hinge covers came off... will have to wait before I locate it,
😀
Looks nice, thin, and extra light—great tabs for mounting screws too... should work well.

hangman12298

11-23-2023, 10:23 AM #4