From an old laptop: an access point for Wi-Fi, webcam, projector

All equipment has the ability to fail or become obsolete. Many people rush to get rid of dilapidated equipment. Meanwhile you can give them a second life.

Your laptop is "dead"? Do not rush to dispose of the device. After all, in the right hands and with proper imagination can revive the technique.

Is back

Not all damage is said that it is time to buy a new laptop, and the old post to "retire" to his parents or grandparents. So the first thing you can do - to clean the equipment.

The Windows operating system is renowned for its "love" forced to install unwanted programs or self-update to a newer version without deleting the old files. It is expected that after this technique begins to function incorrectly.

In this case it is necessary to use special software that will remove the unnecessary old files, defragment and clean your registry, free up space on your hard drive. In some cases, it may help the transition to a "light" operating system, for example, Linux.

Reference. It should be borne in mind that the alternative operating software does not work with all applications or games.

In addition, it is necessary to conduct an audit - remove the cover device and gently clean it. If necessary, replace the old with more modern components.

If, after these manipulations, the device continues to "hang", "brake", then it should be used for another purpose.

we do TV

If you no longer plan to use the technique for its intended purpose, to make her television. You need to use a service provider that provides multiple access points. Also need an external tuner and Internet access.

Digital Photo Frame

Creative, but not a very elegant way to revive the notebook. After all, it is necessary to fix the product on the wall. Imagine an open laptop, hanging on the wall. Here, as they say - no comments. Therefore, this version of "the amateur", because they do not differ convenience, ergonomics.

arcade

If modern laptop can not perform the basic functions, it can be used to play the old games that were designed for consoles.

General access point for Wi-Fi

In most premises there are places where there is no Wi-Fi, for example, a veranda or balcony. Using laptop can significantly expand coverage. Make it easy enough on any operating system. Just download and install a special application - Switch Virtual Router.

Making the Media Center

It should be borne in mind that to make the media center can be only the latest laptops. And it turns out not only functional, but also stylish device, because a thin laptop does not take up much space, so it can be hidden behind the TV. For convenience, you can secure the notebook to a sliding rail unit. More remains to sit on the couch and enjoy all the features offered by a laptop or system unit.

The original projector

Prefer to watch your favorite movies on the big screen? Then take an old laptop, a piece of cardboard or drawing paper, black tape, cardboard box:

• paperboard sheet or Whatman necessary to fix to the wall and to cut a hole in the box the desired size;
• put the laptop screen in the hole, fix it with adhesive tape or a black electrical tape;
• accommodate impromptu projector at a convenient distance and you can start watching your favorite movies.

Reference. The disadvantage of this projector - low quality live image.

desktop computer

If the appearance of the product is poor, and the internal components are functioning properly, you can make a desktop computer or a "quiet" server. Simply plug the device to the computer monitor.

The tablet

Do you think you can not make an old laptop modern device? Absolutely nothing! There are several ways to accomplish the plan. The most simple - instead of the laptop screen to purchase touch screen, for example, Zmartframe. With the help of a soldering iron by simple manipulations that should be connected to the internal device components. But it is necessary to bear in mind that this work requires certain skills and knowledge of the structural features of the device. Therefore, only the professionals can deal with it.

Webcam

Most laptop models have a full-time camcorder. Therefore, the product can be used to monitor the premises, street. Help in this special program - ISpy, you need to download and install on your device.

external monitor

If the internal design elements are completely out of order, but the screen is still nothing, the display can be used as a primary or secondary monitor. It is only necessary to carefully separate the body from the liquid crystal display.

We do from the Power Bank battery

All laptops are equipped with portable batteries. the battery begins to discharge quickly is often due to improper use. As a rule, it consists of several elements, so it can be dismantled into its component parts and make their own compact mobile charger.

"Quiet," the server or external storage

To make your own server, you will need not only to establish a number of special programs, but also provide a dedicated IP-address. Option is not for everyone because not only requires certain skills, but also investment funds - allocated IP-address must be paid monthly. But, as an option to revive the laptop - not a bad idea. Especially if the server will not be high popularity. Otherwise, you can quickly score the internet channel.

Kitchen book for recipes

This "barn" book can take a lot of space. This should be considered if you can not boast of a spacious kitchen. If you connect to the digital television device, and to control the use the wireless mouse, you get a stylish, original recipe book. Well, "yutubchik" can be viewed.

Disassemble the parts

A good solution to the problem. For example, you can get the hard drive and use it as an external data storage. Since the operating system is more complicated, because each of them has its own form factor and other individual characteristics.

I want to summarize the most obvious option - selling the device, even if it is completely out of order. As you can see, the world is full of "kulibinyh" for whom resuscitation and modding laptops - not just a hobby, and is akin to the original sport or lifestyle. The main thing - do not forget to format the HDD, before you put the laptop on sale.