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    Custom external sceen mod

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by DH48, Jul 26, 2014.

  1. DH48

    DH48 Notebook Evangelist

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    Might be able to call this a mod.
    Had a spare 17.3" screen and a screen controller with HDMI input. Got a bit creative. Just needed to modify the LVDS 50 pin cable to work with the controller.
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    Still needs a bit more work. The frame needs to be deeper so i can fit the controller and an extra (raspberry PI) in there so that if the HDMI port in not active the VGA will just have a slide show of photos running from the raspberry.

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    Will add more photos when i finish it. Will mount it as landscape. Portrid is a bit weird.
     
    DH48, Jul 26, 2014
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  2. Metalman

    Metalman Notebook Consultant

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    That looks great.
    Maybe you can use one of those shadow box frames that they use for ribbons or awards. That should be deep enough.
     
    Metalman, Jul 27, 2014
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