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I need an adapter to plug my HP PC to a Dell Monitor. I ordered one, but it doesn't fit. (191 Views)
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I need an adapter to plug my HP PC to a Dell Monitor. I ordered one, but it doesn't fit.

‎06-16-2012 09:48 AM

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Re: I need an adapter to plug my HP PC to a Dell Monitor. I ordered one, but it doesn't fit.

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‎06-16-2012 11:09 AM - edited ‎06-16-2012 11:20 AM

gooselocks,

What type of connector is the Dell would be the other part of the equation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_connectors

Your computer has DVI-D video connector. The Dell should have a standad VGA connector. Is this what you need to bridge the gap?

http://www.meritline.com/male-dvi-d-to-female-vga-adapter-dvi-24-1-pin---p-30305.aspx

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