Okay to use same power cable?

Deific · 5 Aug 2010 at 09:15

I've just bought a new BenQ LED monitor, I've got a power cable which I've used on several CRTs but this is my first LCD, am I okay to use the same power cable for this monitor?

Admiral Huddy · 5 Aug 2010 at 09:17

If we are talking about an AC lead then Yes.. if the AC connector fits

oxygene · 5 Aug 2010 at 10:02

I've never seen a non uniform external power cable myself. Like the guy before said, if it fits it works. Theres VERY few instances where something that fits in a socket isnt meant for that. With the possible exception of usb in ethernet ports...

Stickman · 5 Aug 2010 at 10:07

Only time this isn't advisable is when the fuse in the old plug is greatly different from the fuse in the new one. Doesn't usually happen with monitors tho - unless you're going from a really tiny low energy one to a huge one? Check how many amps the fuse is and how many the new monitor uses and you should be ok.