Desktop to laptop Display

Heyitstahtoneguy · 06-14-2012, 11:12 PM

What i want to do, if its possible, is use my laptop as a bypass. Meaning I want to connect by desktop to my laptop, to use its screen as a monitor. Im not trying to transfer files or combine them, just simply make it to where the laptop screen is my monitor, and maybe be able to use the keyboard. Im just wondering if its possible, as I have little room for adding a separate monitor, so im just trying to save space. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks guys!

MFB · 06-14-2012, 11:18 PM

I know I've connected my laptop to my TV using an HDMI adaptor, and my desktop to my TV using a VGA cable, but you'd have to see which kind of connections your computer has. What ports are available?

flint757 · 06-14-2012, 11:28 PM

Not possible any monitor type jack on your laptop is for output only. (unless yours is just different than most mass produced laptops that is)

Jordan Djenital Warts · 06-15-2012, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by flint757

Not possible any monitor type jack on your laptop is for output only. (unless yours is just different than most mass produced laptops that is)

This.

Unless you completely remove the screen from the laptop and fashion your own power adaptor and rewire the display for a VGA input.

You'd be better off just buying a monitor dude

EtherealEntity · 06-15-2012, 07:57 AM

^ Yup.

Unless I'm mistaken, I think Macs can do this though? Or at least, they do something I thought was pretty cool. Though I think it may be functioning as an external HDD..not monitor.

BlackMastodon · 06-15-2012, 02:27 PM

Do what I did for the first year of owning a computer and use your tv as a monitor. A 32" CRT for counter strike back in the day was always fun.

Xaios · 06-15-2012, 03:44 PM

There's one possibility, but it's unlikely.

If you have the "Pro" SKU of any version of Windows since XP, you can set up Remote Desktop, run it over a network, and connect to the remote desktop from your laptop on the same network. You would even be able to use the laptop keyboard that way.

JPhoenix19 · 06-15-2012, 05:17 PM

There's kits out there that include circuit boards with power supplies and video I/O so you can use your laptop's screen as a monitor. It requires removing the screen, though.

flint757 · 06-15-2012, 05:42 PM

Which isn't the easiest thing to do without seriously ....ing something up. I've taken laptops apart before and needless to say I had a hard time getting it back together. That and if I recall correctly the screen required quite a few things to come off before it would. just buy a cheap monitor.

JPhoenix19 · 06-15-2012, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by flint757

Which isn't the easiest thing to do without seriously ....ing something up. I've taken laptops apart before and needless to say I had a hard time getting it back together. That and if I recall correctly the screen required quite a few things to come off before it would. just buy a cheap monitor.

Heyitstahtoneguy · 06-15-2012, 06:46 PM

Thanks gentlemen, nah i already went out and got a new monitor, now where to put it is the question haha. Just trying to give my baby one last chance before donating it!

ghstofperdition · 06-16-2012, 04:04 AM

I second getting a 32" tv and hdmi adapter. I use this in tandem with a wireless keyboard and mouse for the ultimate in gaming. Skyrim is pretty epic with this setup.

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06-14-2012, 11:12 PM	#1
Heyitstahtoneguy In the Void Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 130 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Desktop to laptop Display What i want to do, if its possible, is use my laptop as a bypass. Meaning I want to connect by desktop to my laptop, to use its screen as a monitor. Im not trying to transfer files or combine them, just simply make it to where the laptop screen is my monitor, and maybe be able to use the keyboard. Im just wondering if its possible, as I have little room for adding a separate monitor, so im just trying to save space. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks guys!

06-14-2012, 11:18 PM	#2
MFB I'M A MONSTER! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 7,398 Thanked: 84 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I know I've connected my laptop to my TV using an HDMI adaptor, and my desktop to my TV using a VGA cable, but you'd have to see which kind of connections your computer has. What ports are available? (´･ω･`) *In space, no one can hear you bree.* - Metal Ken

06-14-2012, 11:28 PM	#3
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EtherealEntity T=UWx(2xLxF)^2/386.4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,270 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	^ Yup. Unless I'm mistaken, I think Macs can do this though? Or at least, they do something I thought was pretty cool. Though I think it may be functioning as an external HDD..not monitor.

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Xaios Foolish Mortal Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Nimbus III Posts: 6,446 Thanked: 128 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's one possibility, but it's unlikely. If you have the "Pro" SKU of any version of Windows since XP, you can set up Remote Desktop, run it over a network, and connect to the remote desktop from your laptop on the same network. You would even be able to use the laptop keyboard that way. Lagtastic and flint757 like this. Revenge is a dish best served with nice biscuits. ALL HAIL DJOD, MASTER OF THE SSO NEGAVERSE

06-15-2012, 05:17 PM	#8
JPhoenix19 PC rig poster boy Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 2,344 Thanked: 28 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	There's kits out there that include circuit boards with power supplies and video I/O so you can use your laptop's screen as a monitor. It requires removing the screen, though. Ask enough questions, and you can answer anything.

06-15-2012, 05:42 PM	#9
flint757 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,624 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Which isn't the easiest thing to do without seriously ....ing something up. I've taken laptops apart before and needless to say I had a hard time getting it back together. That and if I recall correctly the screen required quite a few things to come off before it would. just buy a cheap monitor. "Look, guys... Religion is like a penis. It's ok to have one. It's ok even to be proud of it. But please don't pull it out in public and start waving it around. And definitely don't force it down the throats of my children."-genome "To most Christians the bible is like a software license No one actually reads it They just scroll to the bottom and click "I agree"."-Shadygrove

06-15-2012, 06:46 PM	#11
Heyitstahtoneguy In the Void Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 130 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks gentlemen, nah i already went out and got a new monitor, now where to put it is the question haha. Just trying to give my baby one last chance before donating it!

06-16-2012, 04:04 AM	#12
ghstofperdition One sexy bitch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 3,601 Thanked: 54 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I second getting a 32" tv and hdmi adapter. I use this in tandem with a wireless keyboard and mouse for the ultimate in gaming. Skyrim is pretty epic with this setup. Not sure how to interact with transgendered people? Read this: http://tranifesto.com/transgender-fa...-trans-people/ Oh and if you wanna hear some super horrible recordings and mixes, check out my soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jessica-macarthur "You can .... anything....how do you think evolution happened?" - mcd

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