PC monitor cable

mundax

Hi - just wanted some help. I'm trying to get my son's PC up and running again unfortunately we've lost the cable that connects the monitor to the pc. I managed to pick one up from a guy who works in IT at work. Unfortunately the cable has 10 pins at both ends, which if fine to connect to the pc but the monitor has a port with only 8/9 (I think) holes. Basically theres a compatibility issue going on....

Any suggestions ??

albertross_2

Does the cable look like this?

espresso

See here for more info on the standard VGA interface.

mundax

almost - but pins on both ends of the cable. The port at the back of the monitor (which is quite an old one) has only 9 (edit) holes.

mundax

is it a matter of finding a cable with 9 pins on one end and 15 at the other OR get some sort of adpator OR bin the monitor and get a cheap new one???

albertross_2

would this sort it?

http://www.techstore.co.uk/browse.php?a=p&prodLineID=78263

check the sex..

Lorian

Whats the make and model of the monitor?

mundax

I'm sorry to keep going on with this but this would have been perfect , if only it was the other way around i.e. female 15 pin and male 9 pin adapter.

Anyway I really appreciate your help 'albertross' buddy. I suppose thats what makes this site and the people that use it what they are - FANTASTIC!!!

CHEERS!!!!!!!

mundax

Lorian wrote:

Whats the make and model of the monitor?

Its a old small 'Digital' monitor.

albertross_2

probably not the cheapest..

http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/VIDAD066?speedtrapid=froogle&lead=froogle

mundax

albertross wrote:

probably not the cheapest..

http://www.pcwb.com/catalogue/item/VIDAD066?speedtrapid=froogle&lead=froogle

well what can I say mate, thats exactly it!!! I didn't think such as adapter existed.

Anyway thats great, just one thing - its described on the PC World site as a 'gender changer'.....hmmmm

Cheers buddy!