Retro Rasperry PiMac Part 2

Before I can order a controller board I need to find out the model of the LCD panel.  So it's time to take apart a laptop.  Actually it's not too hard to pull a LCD screen, unscrew a few screws and some unsnapping.

I wanted to keep some of the mounting hardware but that meant getting serious.  The mounting bracket was riveted to the lid hinge so I took some drastic measures.  

I didn't mind doing irreversible damage, This laptop was never going to be used again in it's present form.

The Dremmel cut through the hinges like butter and the LCD was free with mounting points included.  

Next I decided to put together a mock up of what I'd like this all-in-one to look like.  I started by sketching the face onto foam board.

Next I made some templates and cut out a few pieces.

I love hot glue.  It works spectacularly with foam board and I started to assemble the parts to give my PiMac an skeleton.

The next thing to do is fill in the ends so they round over.  This will give the shape for the back shell of the computer.