I have a Dell Dimension 4600 C, the one with the mini tower. When I try to turn it on, the tower runs fine but the monitor will not display anything. The prongs have been bent on my monitor cable (which runs from the PC to the monitor) but it is not the standard monitor cable and I can't find a replacement! One end has the standard 15 prongs in 3 rows, but the end which is bent has 24 prongs in a square with one bent end. Where can I find a replacement?

I have a spot on my tower where the standard monitor cable could plug in. However, connecting this directly does not allow my monitor to turn on. I am guessing it is not connected to the video card?

Help please! I have no way to access my desktop! Tried finding a replacement part online, also called Dell but they were unhelpful.

Hi --welcome to PCHF...


These guys have every Cable in the universe-- and adapters for strange combo's-- or they will even build you one.

Cables To Go - Audio/Video Connector Guide

[IMG]file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/Julie/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg[/IMG]Searched on that website as well as Dell's website, both fairly extensively. Still can't find it! Here is a picture in case it helps!

That may be some kind of custom connector only used at Dell--They are known for proprietary designs ( so you can only use their parts)
You do know that you could probably, very carefully... and gently grasp those pins with a fine pair of angled-tip needle-nose pliers... and straighten them enough to be plugged in?

I have straightened bent CPU pins before.... a lot finer than that.
Otherwise-- I suggest you email support at
Cables-to-go... they will tell you if it can be fixed/duplicated.