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WarnerBrown

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Mar 26, 2008
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WarnerBrown

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That should work, unless your flatscreen (TV or real computer display, which model either anyway?) has a DVI input, then a normal DVI extension cable will do the trick.

If it is a TV: How to: Connect a MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro to a TV

Btw, one thread is enough.

apologies for double-posting. I didn't expect such a quick answer.The link was helpful. My flatscreen is newer "dynex" model. it doesn't have a DVI input, just hdmi ones.
I think the last input on this (to the right) is a DVI input correct? thats like my powerbook

Apple_PowerBook_17.jpg
 

spinnerlys

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apologies for double-posting. I didn't expect such a quick answer.The link was helpful. My flatscreen is newer "dynex" model. it doesn't have a DVI input, just hdmi ones.
I think the last input on this (to the right) is a DVI input correct? thats like my powerbook

Apple_PowerBook_17.jpg

If it has no DVI input, then it is a TV, and the guide I linked to will help you connecting it properly to your PowerBook, which has a DVI output (not input).

g4-powerbook-ports.gif

mac-book-pro-ports.jpg
 

WarnerBrown

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Mar 26, 2008
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damn. nevermind, that's the wrong one, canceling order. getting the ebay one.
thanks again for the help
 

WarnerBrown

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Mar 26, 2008
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f**k I'm getting frustrated.
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the left side of the DVI male has 4 thingers which would fit in the DVI on my powerbook, but that metal thing inbetween would block it from fitting.
this is an older g4, aluminum i got in 2005. i'm scouring amazon without much luck..
 

WarnerBrown

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I would get this one
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but where are the other 4 pins on the left that would connect to the D-DVI? are they necessary?
 

WarnerBrown

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the other one ships from australia.don't have enough time.
would this one work?

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WarnerBrown

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the guide in that link doesn't cover my old powerbook.

My d-dvi output is 24+5 pin. does anyone know if a 24+1 pin DVI cable would work??
 
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