DVI/HDMI adaptor

[Al.Neri]

I purchased an HDMI/DVI adaptor for a few quid and when it arrived, I noticed one of the pins was not level with the rest. it's about 1 mm or so shorter than the others.

this is a pic of what I mean

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/109/hdmidvi.jpg

the middle left pin of the group to the right is not at the same height as the rest. is this normal, or is it a faulty product? I've never had experience with DVI connections before so I don't know. I'm a bit dubious of plugging it into the back of my new pc when I get it in case the pin breaks off.

 

[Sleinous]

Ill check my spare ones but I think it is normal yes

 

[Al.Neri]

oh right, ta. so what's the reason for that one pin being smaller?

 

[Sleinous]

No idea, possibly because it isnt needed or something? Either that or the corresponding hole it slots into may not be so deep. Could be many a reason

 

[Rakk]

oh right, ta. so what's the reason for that one pin being smaller?

Probably to confuse people wondering why it was the case

 

[Sleinous]

I can confirm mine has the same (DVI to HDMI) it is in the middle of teh 3 rows, 3rd one in.

 

[Gorman]

Its supposed to be like that, its ok.

 

[Sleinous]

Oooh, expains why my dual-link cable has all those connectors on it, thanks for that!

 

[Al.Neri]

well that's a relief, better to be safe than sorry though, especially when it's a piece of ££££ equipment at stake.

 

[Sleinous]

Couldn't agree more even if I tried - well actually I probably could but then that;d ruin the whole....oh wait.