DVI Locking Screws

[RxL77]

Hi, I bought a Dell 1905FP LCD monitor that is slightly used. When I try to connect the DVI cable to the DVI input on the back of the LCD, I can't lock the screws on the cable into the DVI input. It seems like the screws are too short and won't reach the hole. I looked at the VGA input, and it seems like it has two little barrels on the sides that the VGA cable screws can lock into. But the DVI input doesn't have the two little barrels, just two holes (looks like they were removed?)

Should a DVI input include the two little barrels? Or is it just the screws on the DVI cable are too short?

Would I be able to buy the two little barrels, or possibly buy a DVI cable with longer screws?

 

[bigstrickler]

Yeah, I just bought a viewsonic vx922 and I seem to have that same problem but everything works great so i cant complain...

 

[RxL77]

So you're ok with the DVI cable not locking in securely? Doesn't it move around or fall off since it's not tight?

 

[joshharrington]

It should still fit snugly on the plug. The screws aren't necessary, just something nice to have so the plug stays in.

 

[RxL77]

I think cuz my monitor was used, it doesn't fit as snugly as it should. Anyone know where I can get some longer pin screws, or the screw barrels?

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: RxL77
I think cuz my monitor was used, it doesn't fit as snugly as it should. Anyone know where I can get some longer pin screws, or the screw barrels?

Those are pretty much a standard thread. There are various lengths. You can cannibalize longer ones off of old serial or parallel cables.

Make sure the connector is really seated all the way.

 

[dawza]

www.cyberguys.com

Search for "screws"

They have a wide assortment of odds and ends- should be able to find something.

Or, as stated, just use any longer screw with a compatible thread diameter. You may have to use a screwdriver if you cannot find a thumbscrew, but it will be secure.