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I am trying to connect a Dell monitor to a PowerPC G4. I am having problems finding a suitable adaptor (see pics attached). The first picture shows the Dell end (no Ali G jokes please). I believe this is a DVI D Male (Single Link). The adaptor pictured below shows the connector type/size on the back of the G4 (VGA Female?). Does anyone know where to get it?
__________________ Mac Mini 1.83GHz 1GB 10.6.2 MacBook Pro 2.53GHz 4GB 10.6.2 PowerMac G4 833Hz 768MB 10.3.9 Sense About Science Last edited by Rhisiart; April 28th, 2008 at 04:37 PM. Reason: Updated query |
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It is a DVI plug. Which machine are you trying to connect it to? Many Macs have DVI already, I don’t know about the particular machine you’re referring to but it’s not just an adaptor issue if it does not have DVI.
Last edited by simbalala; April 28th, 2008 at 04:40 PM. |
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The image above is a DVI-I not a DVI-D. The connector cable (that came with the Dell monitor) has a Male DVI-D Single Link connector at each end. The G4 has a Female VGA socket and another socket that I cannot recognize, but suspect it is a Female DVI socket of some description (but not DVI-D). The bottom line is that the Dell connector will not fit into the back of the G4. I need an adapter that has a Female DVI-D Single Link connector at one end and a Male VGA connector at the other.
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Take a picture of the connector on the Mac (and not so fuzzy this time ).
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Here it is (steadier hand this time). In fact I can see that it is a DVI socket, but the Dell connector (see very first picture above) will not fit this.
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How’s this? One Google away |
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Yes, you need an ADC to DVI adapter. It's just a simple adapter. You _don't_ need the DVI to ADC adapter, which is the type with the extra white box w/other connectors - much more expensive, and is the opposite of what you need.
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