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Project 04 / Display hardware

Clip-on USB-C Monitor

I have a display salvaged from an old laptop. I’d like to clip it onto the one I use now and connect it over USB-C.

Planning
A sketch of a laptop with a second display clipped beside it and a USB-C cable.
One possible side-by-side arrangement for the salvaged panel.

How can I take a second screen with me?

I want the extra screen space of a second monitor without having to find room for a separate stand. The salvaged panel gives me a starting point. The mounting and USB-C connection are the parts to work out.

What I want to work out

  • Identify the panel and what it needs for video and power.
  • Find a clip position that supports the panel and lets the laptop lid move.
  • Work out how the display and its cable will travel with the laptop.
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