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if i upgraded my framework display down the line could i use my old one as a television / second monitor for my desktop? (lemmy.ml)
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[–] OtisRamflow@lemm.ee 2 points 10 months ago

You're saying the LCD panel? It's possible, you'll need to figure out how many pins your LCD uses. If I recall correctly, there are 30 and 40 pin variants, but if you are buying a new panel you'll need this info anyway.

If you know the pin configuration, you can get something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Controller-Driver-1920x1080-30Pins-Screen/dp/B06W5DTGKC

Should be a power cable to the board, then a 30 or 40 pin ribbon cable to the LCD, then audio and HDMI on the board.

I used to work in computer repair, and we had so many "lightly damaged" LCD panels. A couple of my coworkers made diy monitors with them, and had no complaints.