How to turn a spare LCD panel into a working monitor for $33

We know how it is. You have a laptop or monitor that’s finally bought it, so you decide to salvage it for parts that you’ll use someday . Well, here’s one decidedly inexpensive option for any spare LCD panels you might have lying around. As noted by Make , you can now buy a simple LCD controller on eBay for just $33, which will turn that panel (assuming it’s compatible) into a fully functional monitor without too much skilled required on your part — you’re on your own to make it presentable, though. How to turn a spare LCD panel into a working monitor for $33 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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