Q: Performa 6300CD - Which Monitor Adapter?
A friend has a Mac Performa 6300CD with the stock Apple monitor that came with it. The monitor is starting to go, and he wants to connect a generic monitor. Does anyone know what type of adapter he would need? Thanks.
Posted on Nov 28, 2014 1:02 PM
It depends on the generic monitor. If you can find and older VGA-Connector monitor rated as "MultiSync," you only need an adaptor that converts a Mac DB-15 connector to VGA. The vendor's link I found shows as out-of-stock but the images give a clear view of what you need:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812296029
You should be able to still find one elsewhere once you know what to look for.
Go for an old style monitor with the 4:3 ratio; newer widescreen monitors are not supported by the 6300's pre-Deluvian video hardware. MultiSync monitors commonly have "MS" in the model number.
An non-MS monitor requires an adaptor with 8-12 tiny DIP switches to set screen resolution properly. They are more expensive, harder to find, and a severe "PITA" to locate the proper switch position codes. It behooves your friend to find the right monitor (Multi-Sync and 4:3 aspect ratio and only then find the simple adaptor.
Posted on Nov 28, 2014 4:21 PM