Recycled Laptop Display Mount / Monitor (LTN154X3)

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Not quite a "print and play" scenario unfolds when taking an old, useless laptop and transforming its display into a portable monitor. In this instance, I repurposed a Dell Inspiron's LCD display, LTN154X3-L01. The controller board was sourced from Amazon: VSDISPLAY HDMI LCD Controller Board, designed for 14.1" and 15.4" LTN141AT01 and LTN154X3 displays with 1280x800 resolution and 30-pin LCD panel connections. A 12V-2A power brick that lay dormant was also utilized. To assemble the monitor, pay attention to orienting the parts correctly; printed supports will not be necessary. However, printing a base with supports is recommended. The hinge should be printed horizontally with supports, providing maximum structural integrity and shear strength to handle pivot loads (torque). Some Assembly Required: The front and back pieces are too large for the 300x300mm print bed of the CR-10, so they were split in half. Using a soldering iron, weld the two halves together on both sides, followed by the housing for the controller board. A mismeasurement necessitated printing and welding spacers into both the front and back sections. Mount the controller board and voltage converter with M3 machine screws. Place the button board/IR sensor on the lower-right pegs and secure the panel cover on top. Next, position the LCD and fasten it with M3 screws while connecting LVDS and lamp-power cables and neatly routing the button board ribbon cable behind the LCD. Finally, secure the top cover with M3 screws.