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We have an issue regarding my Dad's work laptop?

Citrusflavour01
By Citrusflavour01
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So long story short he wants to use the spare monitor that I no longer use as another screen. He is already using a VGA cable for his original monitor and since there's only one HDMI outlet, we are in need of some connecter or adapter. Is this possible?

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4 minutes ago, Citrusflavour01 said:

So long story short he wants to use the spare monitor that I no longer use as another screen. He is already using a VGA cable for his original monitor and since there's only one HDMI outlet, we are in need of some connecter or adapter. Is this possible?

Yes, HDMI to VGA adapters are a thing. Though, don't cheap out on them, as the cheaper ones(IMO) soften the image a bit. Just search for "HDMI to VGA" adapters.

 

Also, these adapters are directional. So that means, if you buy a "VGA to HDMI" adapter, it will fit, but won't work. Just keep that in mind. You need an "HDMI to VGA" adapter.

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But most likely you will have to disable the laptop display for 2 external displays to work. Most older laptops (which I assume yours is, since it has a VGA out), only support a max of 2 screens at once, and that includes the built in display.

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