I can't find a replacement monitor cable?

Question

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.

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Sorry about the quality. If you can't tell from the picture, the cable has 15 pins on each end. Thanks for the help.

Answer 1

Standard VGA cable you can find anywhere they sell pc parts.

Answer 2

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!

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

Try Radio Shack.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

This is the simple serial port u can find it on ur local technicion shop

Answer 9

all you need is a vga to vga cable



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