Using a Laptop Monitor as a Monitor to a desktop

[mindeye]

Hello,

Is there anyway I can use an old laptop monitor as a monitor keyboard for a desktop computer (server)? This would save me money on getting a new Monitor and Keyboard for the server. I only need a monitor for the server to view it on occasion to take care of server issues.

Regards,
Roger

 

[cadamg]

Would like to know the answer myself. If the laptop is working then it is simple to set up the remote connection. I have a laptop which has IDE problems that I would love to convert to a 14" TFT monitor. Anyone?

 

[HardKnox]

Sweet more people that wants to do the same thing

I have been working on that. The Basic notebook LCD has two connectors. The one connector is for the signal (normally 7 wires, I believe 3 of them gives you the RBG). I suspect that this might be the same as a normal CRT screen signal cable, will still have to prove it ;P

The other connecter is used to power and control what some people call an inverter and some people call a converter. I myself believe the better name for it would be a converter.

The converter/inverter provides the backlight with high voltage and also controls the brightness.

A good simple example for the back light and converter / inverter are those coloured wire tube lights that case modders use in there PC cases.

I haven't been able to get any wire and circuit diagrams to make it work yet but I'm working on it. If any of you know more please post it

 

[Rabitmo]

use PCAnywhere it would be far simpler

 

[HardKnox]

Na won't be da same, you will have to waste a notebook and its slow.

 

[mainegeek]

Probably would work with a KVM switch and cables.