Monitor connection, help needed

GrungyBev · 11-04-2009, 11:17 AM

Can anybody help?

I have a horrible crt taking up way too much space and was given a lcd of unknown connection that i would like to replace it with.

http://tinypic.com/r/2aa0fq1/4

Sorry about the link, the [img] BBcode doesn't seem to work.

Thanks in advance.

IT-Tech · 11-04-2009, 12:24 PM

Hi and welcome!

What is the make and model of the monitor the cable is attached to or with?

I'm not 100% sure what type of connector the picture represents. The picture you posted is a little blurry and it would be nice to see it from different angles too.

The picture you posted looks more like the printer side of a centronics cable rather than a monitor cable. I counted 18 connectors on the cable which would also be the number on a centronics cable too (18 x 2=36).

Is it the same on both ends?

Could you provide a better picture of the connector including the sides?

Possibly pictures of both ends if they are not the same?

Your typical monitor connectors are shown here:

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...A3B&doclang=en

Thank you very much!

**emosun** · 11-05-2009, 06:02 AM

I might have a been a proprietary cable for some other machine that wasn't a computer but used a display. It resembles a dms 59 plug but it isn't really. Does sorta look a like an old printer cable.

GrungyBev · 11-06-2009, 06:18 AM

Hi.

It is an opendli interface.

It was a hi quaility interface before dvi took over the market.

It is no longer supported.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGI_1600SW

IT-Tech · 11-06-2009, 06:32 AM

Hi and thank you!

I actually found a good reference for the connector types. It is located here:

http://www2.dvigear.com/connectivityreference.html

I also did a search for an adapter to see if they make one for VGA (HD-15) or for DVI. So far I have not turned up good references. However, what I have found references a MULTI adapter (two adapters) are needed to convert the signal.

If you are interested in trying something like that, please let me know and I will continue to search.

Thank you very much!

GrungyBev · 11-06-2009, 01:15 PM

If you wouldn't mind looking that would be great. From what I have seen they offer fantastic 2d graphics and it's a beautifull looking monitor.

Basically if it will cost less than a new tft monitor I'm all for it.

Thankyou for taking an interest.

IT-Tech · 11-06-2009, 07:50 PM

Hi and you are welcome.

It may take a little while, but I search and see what I can find.

I'll post back here and keep you updated!

Thanks!

11-04-2009, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
GrungyBev Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 19 OS: xp sp2, vista sp2, win 7	Monitor connection, help needed Can anybody help? I have a horrible crt taking up way too much space and was given a lcd of unknown connection that i would like to replace it with. http://tinypic.com/r/2aa0fq1/4 Sorry about the link, the [img] BBcode doesn't seem to work. Thanks in advance.

11-04-2009, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
IT-Tech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 221 OS: All Microsoft Operating Systems My System	Re: Monitor connection, help needed Hi and welcome! What is the make and model of the monitor the cable is attached to or with? I'm not 100% sure what type of connector the picture represents. The picture you posted is a little blurry and it would be nice to see it from different angles too. The picture you posted looks more like the printer side of a centronics cable rather than a monitor cable. I counted 18 connectors on the cable which would also be the number on a centronics cable too (18 x 2=36). Is it the same on both ends? Could you provide a better picture of the connector including the sides? Possibly pictures of both ends if they are not the same? Your typical monitor connectors are shown here: http://support.dell.com/support/topi...A3B&doclang=en Thank you very much! __________________ - I remove all threads from my subscription after 4 days if they become stagnate. If you post in a stagnate thread and still need my help, please send me a PM so I can pick it back up.

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11-06-2009, 06:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
GrungyBev Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 19 OS: xp sp2, vista sp2, win 7	Re: Monitor connection, help needed Hi. It is an opendli interface. It was a hi quaility interface before dvi took over the market. It is no longer supported. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SGI_1600SW

11-06-2009, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
IT-Tech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 221 OS: All Microsoft Operating Systems My System	Re: Monitor connection, help needed Hi and thank you! I actually found a good reference for the connector types. It is located here: http://www2.dvigear.com/connectivityreference.html I also did a search for an adapter to see if they make one for VGA (HD-15) or for DVI. So far I have not turned up good references. However, what I have found references a MULTI adapter (two adapters) are needed to convert the signal. If you are interested in trying something like that, please let me know and I will continue to search. Thank you very much! __________________ - I remove all threads from my subscription after 4 days if they become stagnate. If you post in a stagnate thread and still need my help, please send me a PM so I can pick it back up.

11-06-2009, 01:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
GrungyBev Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 19 OS: xp sp2, vista sp2, win 7	Re: Monitor connection, help needed If you wouldn't mind looking that would be great. From what I have seen they offer fantastic 2d graphics and it's a beautifull looking monitor. Basically if it will cost less than a new tft monitor I'm all for it. Thankyou for taking an interest.

11-06-2009, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
IT-Tech Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 221 OS: All Microsoft Operating Systems My System	Re: Monitor connection, help needed Hi and you are welcome. It may take a little while, but I search and see what I can find. I'll post back here and keep you updated! Thanks! __________________ - I remove all threads from my subscription after 4 days if they become stagnate. If you post in a stagnate thread and still need my help, please send me a PM so I can pick it back up.