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Mattbot2
12-07-07, 15:27
hey,

I might be building a new computer in about october, but i dont have a screen to use with it. I have this laptop though. How would i be able to use the screen from this?

Thanks,

p.s. it does have a VGA port
mac124
12-07-07, 16:50
Generally speaking the vga port on a laptop is for connecting said lappy to a \"proper\" monitor. Not for connecting other pcs to the lappy's display. Least not that i know of anyway.

Monitors can be picked up new for under £100 easily these days and for peanuts if you get a 2nd hand crt display.
Mattbot2
12-07-07, 19:35
so ya cant do it?
Hosser
13-07-07, 00:14
No, that's not possible. Well, not without deconstruction of the laptop.

Buy a monitor. Or maybe you could use your TV.
Mattbot2
13-07-07, 16:53
my old 24\" crt tv?
Hosser
14-07-07, 18:22
No. It would need a VGA input. Usually only found on newer LCD televisions.
Mattbot2
14-07-07, 21:42
darn it, is there no scart >> vga converter?
Aaron
15-07-07, 01:14
i havent really read all of this thread, but you might be able to get away with it if you have an s-video out on the card, and your tv can accept svideo signals through a scart socket.. its an option anyway?
Hosser
15-07-07, 02:44
[quote:cd3ec0f7a5=\"Aaron\"]i havent really read all of this thread, but you might be able to get away with it if you have an s-video out on the card, and your tv can accept svideo signals through a scart socket.. its an option anyway?[/quote:cd3ec0f7a5]

He has an onboard graphics solution - no Composite/S-Video outputs. =[
Mattbot2
15-07-07, 11:14
actually, on this laptop, there is an s output, how do i do it?
Hosser
15-07-07, 18:55
[quote:2112be01ae=\"mattbot2\"]actually, on this laptop, there is an s output, how do i do it?[/quote:2112be01ae]

Oh, a laptop. Okay in that case just use a Composite yellow cable to connect the laptop to the TV. The picture will most likely be horrible, as will the resolution.
Aaron
15-07-07, 19:14
and you should make sure your tv can accept svid signals too, otherwise you will likely get a B&W picture..

my tv can display up to 1024x768.. but yeah, its not the best picture quality, but it is viewable if theres no other option.