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    Powerbook G4 screen with Magicmirror

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    • N Offline
      ninja
      last edited by ninja

      Hi guys !
      First of all, thanks for the project, and your future help :)
      I’m trying to build a cheap magic mirror.
      I’ve just dismantle an old Apple Powerbook G4, and I was wondering if it was possible to use the screen. (Adding some specific hardware…)
      It looks like more difficult than an ordinary screen = /
      Thanks for your help, time and ideas !
      Some pictures, i hope they aren’t to big for the forum !
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      • brobergB Offline
        broberg Project Sponsor
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        You would need a driver board to make it work, something like one of these http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=111115624120&category=71509&pm=1&ds=0&t=1491040281226

        But make sure the one you get works with the g4 lcd panel first.

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        • N Offline
          ninja
          last edited by ninja

          Thanks for your answer and the link.
          I’ve checked at the rear of the screen this afternoon.

          I’ve looked on Aliexpress and Ebay for the Samsumg “LTN152W1-L01” (20pins), with no success. But i’m not sure of what i’m looking for exactly (board, inverter…?)

          Could someone lead me to the correct product ?

          @broberg : no luck, they have a lot of models, but I didn’t see mine ^^
          Thanks in advance

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          • Mykle1M Offline
            Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @ninja
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            @ninja said in Powerbook G4 screen with Magicmirror:

            Samsumg “LTN152W1-L01” (20pins),

            I found this one but you have to give them your email and they send you a quote. I hate when they do that sh*t! But who knows? I didn’t see any others specifically for that lcd.

            http://www.elecok.com/contacts?product=Driver+Board+for+LCD+SAMSUNG+LTN152W1-L01#ATSD

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            • N Offline
              ninja
              last edited by

              Hi !
              Thx @Mykle1 for the link I’ve send a message to elecok.

              I also sent a message to e-qstore on Ebay, and this product should do it:
              http://www.ebay.com/itm/121393586190

              I’m wondering if it’s clever to use an old screen and add 33$ +xx $ for AC for something that will perhaps not work.
              Instead of Buying a real ‘used’ screen …

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              • Mykle1M Offline
                Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @ninja
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                @ninja said in Powerbook G4 screen with Magicmirror:

                I’m wondering if it’s clever to use an old screen and add 33$ +xx $ for AC for something that will perhaps not work.
                Instead of Buying a real ‘used’ screen …

                Everyone has their own reasons for using an old LCD monitor. Some people like to reuse them so they don’t add to the trash that is choking the planet. Some people like projects. I like both of these reasons.

                You can certainly find used screens that don’t require any conversion. The choice is yours. Good luck and have fun. :-)

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