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    ripping out the lcd

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ardor, Dec 12, 2009.

  1. Ardor

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    My laptop's graphics card died. If i cannot find a replacement, i intend to salvage it for parts and sell the rest on ebay. I am most enticed by the LCD screen. I can rip it out no sweat, but is there a way to attach it to a desktop? Very different mother boards...
     
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    If you can figure out the LCD connector format, probably, but depending on the model of LCD, it may be a proprietary format that would take a significant hack.
     
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    THX!!!

    I didn't even think of the problem being a loose connection. I found a bug on the graphics cards and assumed it was a short circuit...also a literal cushion of dust near the fan which implied overheating...
     
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