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    Why do some VGA ports not have the two holes on the side of them ? What do they do? Just hold it in place better?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by kneehowguys, Mar 29, 2014.

  1. kneehowguys

    kneehowguys Notebook Evangelist

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    Why do some VGA ports not have the two holes on the side of them ? What do they do? Just hold it in place better?
     
    kneehowguys, Mar 29, 2014
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  2. paradigm

    paradigm Notebook Deity

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    I assume you mean the two holes where the screws adjacent to the VGA male connector screw in :p

    Yes they allow the VGA cable to be held securely into the vga port, my acer net book for example does not have it
     
    paradigm, Mar 29, 2014
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  3. Aeyix

    Aeyix Notebook Evangelist

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    Yea, many DVI and VGA ports have screw holes on the sides for secure fitting. Unlike ports like USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, etc, they weren't designed to be naturally secure. Most laptop's don't have the screw holes for these ports. I guess part is manufacturing ease and the other part is the idea of it being plugged in and out often. I do wish my laptop's DVI had screws though as often I felt is was unsecure, albeit I never have any issues with it.
     
    Aeyix, Mar 30, 2014
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  4. Melody

    Melody How's It Made Addict

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    Yeah they were pretty much designed to screw in the fittings. I assume the reason for having/not having them is simply one of choice/cost/aesthetic.
     
    Melody, Mar 30, 2014
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    Just screw holes, as already stated. They're not required for the operation of the VGA cable itself.
     
    Jarhead, Apr 1, 2014
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    To save some space on the pretty limited area for laptops, and, cost-down, as always.
     
    baii, Apr 1, 2014
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