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WTB B&W G3 Monitor Cable...

I need to find a cable for an Apple monitor... it's a 16" (or is it 17?) Blue & White, VGA, monitor that came with my B&W G3 and it still performs very well. Yet, the cable has a short causing the colors to get very magenta.

So, where can I get this cable? one end attaches inside the display... and the other end is VGA.

Thanks,

Robert

Mac Pro, 3GHZ, with 4 Terebytes Storage..., Mac OS X (10.5.7), 30" Apple Cinema Display...

Posted on Jul 18, 2009 1:02 AM

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Answer 1

adsfushi72

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Jul 18, 2009 9:07 AM in response to Robert Broussard

Hello, Robert Broussard.
From your description, I think you have an Apple Studio Display (17-inch CRT). The model number (check the back or underside of the display) should be M6221. Is this your display?
If so, I don't think the cable can be separated from the display.
Are you sure it's a short in the cable? Have you tried re-calibrating the display or ColorSync profile?
Try following the instructions [here|http://download.info.apple.com/Apple SupportArea/Manuals/monitors/0340624SUDISPLAY17.PDF].

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Answer 2

Jul 18, 2009 9:17 AM in response to adsfushi72

Hi adsfushi72,

The family number is: M6496 and it is a 17" as you suspected (16" viewable). The cable does not disconnect from the display but I'm sure if I had a replacement cable that it could be done... not sure of it is soldered in or what. Also, I can see the damaged part of the cable near the plug and that moving it there will make the video mess up or look perfectly. So, I need a replacement cable or possibly a new plug that could be attached to the cut wires.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Robert

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Answer 3

adsfushi72

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Jul 18, 2009 2:23 PM in response to Robert Broussard

The plug would have to meet the specifications on the last page of [this|http://download.info.apple.com/Apple SupportArea/Manuals/monitors/0624258ASTUDIODISPLAY17.PDF] document.
It is possible to replace the cable if you take apart the display, but it's a long and difficult operation. Also, taking apart anything with a CRT is dangerous, both to you and to the display. I therefore strongly recommend cutting the cable and attaching a new plug. Nevertheless, I'm still looking for the part number of the cable and will tell you if I find it.

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Answer 4

Jul 18, 2009 2:35 PM in response to Robert Broussard

Suggest you join LEM-Swap for buying & selling Mac stuff. http://groups.google.com/group/lemswap
After you join, post a WTB (want to buy). Possibly you could get a cable from a dead display.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

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Answer 5

Jul 18, 2009 2:55 PM in response to adsfushi72

We Love ~~Money~~ Macs has a description, part number, and picture of the cable on this page, but no price or availability. If this matches your connector, part number is 922-5531

It is very, very difficult to find replacement ADC connectors of any kind.

http://www.welovemacs.com/ap17stdicsep.html

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Answer 6

Jul 18, 2009 5:46 PM in response to Grant Bennet-Alder

My display has VGA which (if I recall) is different from ADC--yes?

Thanks,

R

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Answer 7

adsfushi72

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Jul 19, 2009 12:37 PM in response to Robert Broussard

Yes, VGA and ADC are different.
You could try to cut out the section with the short and splice on the end of any old VGA cable. You'd have to find some sort of way to keep track of which wires from the display should be connected to which wires on the other VGA cable.

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Answer 8

adsfushi72

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Jul 19, 2009 12:47 PM in response to adsfushi72

The part number for the video cable is 922-3654.

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