Computer Monitor?

[lili5689]

The cord that connects the computer monitor to the computer. Most of them are blue. At the end of the cable that connects to the computer tips , there are these pins/needles. 3 rows of 5 pins/needles.

If a there is one pin/needle missing, could a pin/needle from a different monitor(different brand too) be put in place of it?

 

[Scott Freestyle]

Just go buy another VGA cable mate.... they are cheap.

 

[coldpenguin]

Just go buy another VGA cable mate.... they are cheap.

Sometimes though, one end is attached to the monitor.

If you can get into the connector, then a pin could be replaced.
However, if your cable is attached to the monitor, chances are it is a formed plug, and you will not be able to get inside it without destroying the connector.

If the cable is unscrewable from the monitor end, it is probably worth trying to find another cable.

 

[neil_g]

are you sure that pin was there to start with? some just have pins missing.

 

[Chappers]

VGA cables will have 3 rows of 5 pins but each row is offset compared to the other which may give the impression that one pin is missing.