External Monitor with DVI output -- do I need an adapter?

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argeliusargelius
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
I just purchased a 19" LCD monitor to use with a 15" Powerbook. The item came with both DVI and VGA cables. The DVI cable does not fit the DVI port on my 2005 Apple Mac 15" powerbook.



Is there an adapter I need? I assumed since the monitor had DVI and came with a cable I wouldn't need anything. The end of the cable is somewhat trapezoidal shape (as opposed to the port on the Powerbook which is rectangular).



Thanks.

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  • Reply 1 of 5
    gene cleangene clean Posts: 3,481member
    Well, your PowerBook should have a mini-DVI adapter included. Did you have it when you bought it? Look in your PowerBook box. You should have a mini-DVI adapter there.
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  • Reply 2 of 5
    argeliusargelius Posts: 309member
    Thanks...I'll check again. But in looking at the specs from the apple website, I thought I saw that only the 12" Powerbook had the mini DVI port...
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  • Reply 3 of 5
    stealthriderstealthrider Posts: 126member
    There's no reason that the DVI cable shouldn't fit that port...can you post images of the port and the cable?
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  • Reply 4 of 5
    argeliusargelius Posts: 309member
    Nevermind. I am a moron. With a little more 'aggressive' plugging-in action, it finally went in...

    Thanks, all, for your interest!



    Now if I can only get my Ethernet TCP/IP internet connection at work to function, I'll be ready to toss my remaining Windows PC in the trash...
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  • Reply 5 of 5
    stealthriderstealthrider Posts: 126member
    Well I'm glad you got it working.
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