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    Use a tablet as an external monitor for Lenovo E420 with a cracked screen? Which tablet to buy? How to do it?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tt c6, Dec 23, 2012.

  1. tt c6

    tt c6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just found out I need to be mobile for work this week and my Lenovo E420 screen is cracked.

    Can I use a tablet as an external monitor? (preferably with a wired or bluetooth connection)
    How do I do it?
    I was leaning towards a Google Nexus 10, but what tablet do you recommend for this usage?


    Thanks.
     
    tt c6, Dec 23, 2012
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    pepper_john Notebook Deity

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    you can get a replacement screen, e.g.
    FROM $42 - IBM-LENOVO THINKPAD REPLACEMENT LAPTOP LCD SCREEN (NOTEBOOK LCD DISPLAY)
     
    pepper_john, Dec 23, 2012
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    tt c6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    THANKS John. :)
    I will definitely consider the option of a cheap replacement screen from the source you posted. :)

    However, if I am forced to spend money on anything, I always try to "upgrade" so I feel some better about spending the money. LoL


    So, I would still like to find a 1080p or higher resolution screen for my Lenovo E420.
    If not, I would like to see if I can use a tablet computer (Nexus 10, Ipad) as a replacement monitor.

    Thanks again.
     
    tt c6, Dec 23, 2012
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