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Eaxexe   05-25-2009 at 09:57:05 PM

Hi there:)

I've got an old Acer Aspire 9300 lying around with a burned-out motherboard.
I've been meaning to convert the screen into an actual useable screen (if at all possible).

I have been googling it for the last hour to no avail.
Does anyone have any idea on how to do this?


Thanks in advance :)

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j29ville   05-26-2009 at 06:26:56 AM
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Obviously, you'll need to separate your laptop's LCD from the rest of the laptop. After that, you can now find out the LCD model and manufacturer. You'll then need to get a converter card and wire it to the LCD so you can use it with other computers. Pretty complicated stuff no doubt, but I think once you find out the LCD model you can google for info.

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AKM880   05-26-2009 at 07:06:35 AM
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I wouldn't think it'll be that easy.........but you could always try. You'll probably have to take the whole laptop apart, but the monitor is probably connected to the motherboard using a propreitary connection.

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Eaxexe   05-26-2009 at 04:25:43 PM
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HI again :) Thanks for your answers, I removed the screen and found out that it's a "Chi Mei N170C2 LO2" screen.
Like this one: http://www.ecplaza.net/product/173 [...] .html#none

But I can't seem to find a controller :S Anyone know where to buy one?

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Eaxexe   05-27-2009 at 11:14:34 AM
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Hi again :)

Just found out who manufactures the Controller Board for my screen.
It's these guys: http://www.spectrah.com/product/lc [...] v_1700.htm

Does anyone know of a place where I can buy from them as a "Private person" and not a company?

Best Regards

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