"Breathnach, Proinnsias (Dublin)" wrote:
>> OK, it's OT so I'll cut to the chase:
>> Does anyone know if it's possible to use a laptop screen (12.1" TFT) on a
> normal PC ?
>> What would I have to do to get them to talk. The Mobo on the laptop is
> foobar'd but I rather like the idea of a TFT screen on my desk. I'm not
> afraid of a soldering iron either ...
>> Pointers, suggestions welcome ...
You need a special output to the screen, which is available on quite a few
graphics cards these days such as high-end V3000's, Matrox G400's, etc.
I don't think there's any way to just convert a normal output signal though.
Vin
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