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DIY conversion of old laptop into portable Server Crashcart/KVM Console/LapDock

xeonmc
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DIY

laptop repurposing

KVM console

server management

The post describes a DIY project to convert an old laptop into a portable server crashcart/KVM console/lapdock, with the discussion highlighting the creative reuse of LapDock technology for MiniPCs.

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xeonmc
29d ago
Addendum: a LapDock is essentially a rackmount KVM console packed into a clamshell form factor and marketed to consumers for connecting to phones, but could also be used as an integrated interface for MiniPCs like so:

https://youtu.be/yp81cU1GVwk?si=2etLv9OnjrXyY1D_&t=775

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