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Monkey
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Monkey asked in Computers & InternetHardwareLaptops & Notebooks · 10 years ago

I want to buy a VGA lead for my laptop, but my VGA port doesn't have those holes either side...?

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    The holes are for screws to fix the lead in place - not essential.

  • Michael
    Lv 5
    10 years ago

    laptop VGA jacks don't usually have the retainers, so no need to screw in the thumbscrews. This is actually a safety feature; if the VGA cord was secured to the laptop, tripping over the cord would pull down the laptop. Unsecured, it's more likely just to pull free.

    ~~ ScienceMikey

  • Chris R
    10 years ago

    You mean the holes that just let you screw the cable in? Those are not necessary

  • ?
    10 years ago

    yea they are just there if you need to secure it.

    Doesn't matter if you don't it will still fit, it's a standard connection.

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