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How to connect a gamecube to an old laptop LCD screen?

frnak

Hi,

I searched for something to do with my old Laptop, which I dont use anymore.

I decided to try to build a portable GameCube including the old 17" LCD Screen.

 

I find a lot of ways to connect hdmi parts (like the pi) to an lcd screen.

 

I m very new to this topic...

 

I foudn some LCD control panels with s-video input - is this what i have to look for?

 

Can anyone provide some help/links=

Thanks in advance,

Frank

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    Hey there

     

    If your screen is a generic often used model there could be a driver board available(search for your type(label on the back of the screen unit) on ebay. amazon ,element14 etc.)

    These cost mostly (depending on the model) 30-50€.

    those driver boards are needed to build a standalone monitor out of your old screen. then you need a composite or scart to vga converter cable(4-10€) and hook up your gamecube to the screen.

     

    Be aware, that there are no driver boards available for the most laptop screens.

    a new monitor or a used one in good shape can be purchased for the same money.

    if you are planning to build a gamecube portable  you should forget the laptop screen and search for a rearview car monitor.

    these are useable as they are and mostly cheaper than the driver board alone.

     

    Please check out my sites and youtube channel

    mayermakes.de.tl

    viecherzucht.de.tl (in German only sorry)

    www.tinyurl.com/mayermakes

     

    greetings

    Clemens

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    Hey there

     

    If your screen is a generic often used model there could be a driver board available(search for your type(label on the back of the screen unit) on ebay. amazon ,element14 etc.)

    These cost mostly (depending on the model) 30-50€.

    those driver boards are needed to build a standalone monitor out of your old screen. then you need a composite or scart to vga converter cable(4-10€) and hook up your gamecube to the screen.

     

    Be aware, that there are no driver boards available for the most laptop screens.

    a new monitor or a used one in good shape can be purchased for the same money.

    if you are planning to build a gamecube portable  you should forget the laptop screen and search for a rearview car monitor.

    these are useable as they are and mostly cheaper than the driver board alone.

     

    Please check out my sites and youtube channel

    mayermakes.de.tl

    viecherzucht.de.tl (in German only sorry)

    www.tinyurl.com/mayermakes

     

    greetings

    Clemens

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