A Reddit user repaired a laptop with a broken display by attaching its webcam to a secondary monitor and routing the video through an Ethernet port, enabling the device to be used for job interviews.

The laptop had been used by the owner, identified as Zelawon, for a bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees, and several moves abroad. Because the owner could not afford to repair or replace the display, the webcam was taped to the top bezel of the secondary monitor, and the video feed was sent to the monitor via the Ethernet port.

A commenter suggested using a Samsung Galaxy A52 smartphone with a USB‑C to HDMI dongle as an alternative webcam, though Zelawon was unsure of compatibility. He plans to save enough money to replace the display, illustrating how resourceful modifications can extend the usable life of older hardware.