Can I use laptop as desktop monitor?

binarysoulbinarysoul Member Posts: 993
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Well, my desktop monitor just got toasted and for the interim I wonder if I can use my laptop as the desktop monitor.

I connected desktop to laptop video port, but doesn't work. Not sure if it's possible.
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  • 120nm4n120nm4n Member Posts: 116
    The video port on the laptop is for attaching another monitor. You won't be able to just plug in the cable to the laptop port, unfortunately. So short answer: no.

    Long answer: The only way to use the laptop screen as a monitor for your desktop would be to tear it apart and wire up your own connector. Not worth it (especially if the laptop is still good). I've seen it done, but there's a lot of work involved.
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  • dynamikdynamik Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Yea, I've looked into this, and it appears to be a major PITA. You can check out this search for a lot more information about it if you're curious.
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  • jibbajabbajibbajabba Member Posts: 4,317 ■■■■■■■■□□
    All I can think of is using RDP on your PC (or vnc) and connect then from the laptop to it ..
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  • tierstentiersten Member Posts: 4,505
    Technically possible. Not worth the effort. Easiest but lamest solution is to use a video capture card inside the laptop.
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