I'm trying to replace a monitor cable (not the power cable) for a Dell 17" flat screen monitor. I called Dell, who then sent me a cable, but not even close to what I need. I called back today, and now they don't have the cable? I don't think it should be that hard. Anyways, this is the cable I'm looking for.
http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcable001wp8.jpg
http://img130.imageshack.us/my.php?image=alexcable002se9.jpg
Sorry about the quality. If you can't tell from the picture, the cable has 15 pins on each end. Thanks for the help.
2007-07-16 07:27:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Thanks for the quick answers. I bought and tried an SVGA cable already, and it didn't work. Should it have worked and is it something else, or is SVGA not compatible with VGA?
The cable I bought- http://www.startech.com/Product/ItemDetail.aspx?productid=MXT101MMHQ&c=US
2007-07-16 07:46:01 · update #1
Standard VGA cable you can find anywhere they sell pc parts.
2007-07-16 07:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by NumberSix6 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your cable the same at both ends?
The one you got should have worked. The only thing 'wrong' with it is that it looks like pin 9 is missing. This is a +5V supply from the system to make sure plug-n-play can work while the monitor is off, so it should not stop it working at all.
I would guess that you have something else wrong. If the monitor is powered up but unplugged from the system do you see a test message? It may only be there for a second or two after you power up.
Dell is out of video cables? They have to be joking!
2007-07-16 08:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should just be a standard vga cable. Is one end of the cable built into the monitor or is it detachable? If it is detachable just order a male-to-female vga cable from Newegg.com or Zipzoomfly.com and use that. If not and it is attached to the monitor permanently call Dell.
2007-07-16 07:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Math mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure looks like a normal VGA cable to me, which is should be. So tell Dell they are a bunch of morons and get them to send you a normal VGA cable.
2007-07-16 07:32:11 · answer #4 · answered by Maller 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, that is your standard VGA monitor cable or DB-15. whatever you want to call it.
You should be able to find it at ANY electronics shop.
It is NOT a DVI cable.
2007-07-16 07:31:26 · answer #5 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Radio Shack.
2007-07-16 07:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably at Office Depot, or Best Buy. I wish you were here I would give you one. I only have about a dozen or so.
2016-05-19 03:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by scarlet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the simple serial port u can find it on ur local technicion shop
2007-07-16 07:52:57 · answer #8 · answered by Umairy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
all you need is a vga to vga cable
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812105812
2007-07-16 07:32:46 · answer #9 · answered by jacksonphisig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋