Looking to make my Old Laptop into a Second Monitor - Need help!

[RockPigeon]

Hello all,

I have an old Lenovo Y560p that got to the point that knocking it would bluescreen it. It was about 5 years old and already refurbished, so it was time to upgrade anyway. I upgraded to a Lenovo Y50.

I've seen some posts of people dismantling their old laptops and using the screen as a second monitor - I'm looking to do the same.

Would I need to order any additional parts, or could I use whats' already in my old laptop, as the screen itself never gave me any problems?

If anybody could direct me on where to go for a step-by-step of how to do this, or has any pointers, it'd be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Renzore101]

Hello all,

I have an old Lenovo Y560p that got to the point that knocking it would bluescreen it. It was about 5 years old and already refurbished, so it was time to upgrade anyway. I upgraded to a Lenovo Y50.

I've seen some posts of people dismantling their old laptops and using the screen as a second monitor - I'm looking to do the same.

Would I need to order any additional parts, or could I use whats' already in my old laptop, as the screen itself never gave me any problems?

If anybody could direct me on where to go for a step-by-step of how to do this, or has any pointers, it'd be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

I have never heard of something like this, but I assume it may be possible? I would suggest considering taking a look on ebay for a used LCD. One could be had for less than 10$

 

[GeneraznXz]

I am not much of a help with that 2nd screen but after reading your post it got me interested and did a search and found this http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-Laptop-LCD-into-an-External-Monit/?ALLSTEPS Hope it'll help. I might actually try it myself one day, seem kind of cool to mess around with.

 

[Renzore101]

I am not much of a help with that 2nd screen but after reading your post it got me interested and did a search and found this http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-Laptop-LCD-into-an-External-Monit/?ALLSTEPS Hope it'll help. I might actually try it myself one day, seem kind of cool to mess around with.

Wow, that is something!

 

[RockPigeon]

I am not much of a help with that 2nd screen but after reading your post it got me interested and did a search and found this http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Convert-a-Laptop-LCD-into-an-External-Monit/?ALLSTEPS Hope it'll help. I might actually try it myself one day, seem kind of cool to mess around with.

Right - this is actually what I was referring to! I'm wondering if all the parts it says to order would already be available in my laptop.