Jan 26

Don't throw out your old laptop...put it to good use with this DIY project

By Lacey Ackerman

I have two old laptops that just sit on the top rack of my coat closet. While cleaning/organizing the space, I realized I have an odd attachment to the computers. I kept thinking there had to be some other use for them and that's when the google search began. And I was happy to find an option for the laptops' afterlife:

Create a Digital Frame

This is a good option if you've been looking to purchase one, but find they are just too expensive...you can even give it as a gift. This requires just a little bit of hacking, but here is a step-by-step list to help guide you along.

First, you'll need to create a Flickr account, if you don't have one already, and upload your photos.
Purchase a frame that is large enough to fit your laptop screen inside.
Download Slickr and link it to your Flickr credentials
Remove the LCD screen from the laptop carefully (gently unplug ribbon cable that attaches the two)
Arrange those internals into the framebox as necessary
Connect the photo frame to Wi-Fi
Enjoy your Flickr photos as a slideshow!

You´re kidding right? Remove the LCD...ha ha. How many are going to try this. It´s a good idea...but a tad impractical.

Don't throw out your old laptop...put it to good use with this DIY project

By Lacey Ackerman

Create a Digital Frame

1/26/2011 5:23:07 PM
~ bill