Ralph W

Q: Mini DVI to VGA cable won't fit.  Too big for slot on 12 PowerBook G4

Are there more than one type of cable?

Posted on Oct 16, 2012 12:04 PM

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Q: Mini DVI to VGA cable won't fit.  Too big for slot on 12 PowerBook G4

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  • by a brody,

    a brody a brody Oct 20, 2012 12:56 PM in response to Ralph W
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    Oct 20, 2012 12:56 PM in response to Ralph W

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2369 shows only one kind of mini-DVI port for the 12" Powerbook.  Sounds like you got something that is not an mini-DVI port based cable.  Mini-VGA cables look very similar, and can be misidentified.  What are you connecting to from the Powerbook G4?  Make, model # is important.  Often DVI-HDMI adapters are better than DVI to VGA if there is an option.  Cause DVI-VGA you need a proper digital/analog converter in the cable in question.