Monitor Power Cables - Dell

Derek W · 19 Sep 2013 at 20:05

Evening,

Quick question regarding power leads for Dell Monitors. I got one delivered today but it didn't have a UK power plug despite being a UK Seller! :mad:

I've emailed them to request one / replacement monitor with power supply suitable for the UK but in the meantime I'm going to borrow an old one from work.

When i say old I mean a plug from an old CRT monitor rather than one from a flatscreen.

I'm assuming there wont be any power / wattage / amp differences in the plug which would wreck my new monitor?

Stupid question i know but its better to find out

ExRayTed · 19 Sep 2013 at 20:20

These 'kettle' power cables have been the same for years. I can't see why you can't use it, I'm using some power cables that are over 15 years old

Werewolf · 19 Sep 2013 at 20:37

The only difference between the cables from old monitors and new ones tends to be that the older ones may have a higher rated fuse

(CRT's tended to draw more power than LCD's).

Derek W · 19 Sep 2013 at 20:58

Cheers for the replies. Hopefully there's a spare one in the office when i pop in tomorrow