I need a plug that goes from the monitor to the wall. but it has to be round on the end that plugs to the monitor

you can use an adapter ac plug where in your round ends plug is fitted, you can buy in any electronic store.

Set all items up ready to be installed Plug in your mouse and keyboard into the back of the tower. If u are using the old style connectors these have pins and will also be colour coordinated so you know where to plug into tower. They will have a notch inside so plug in carefully so not to break pins. If they are USB connections they will be square at the end and u will see where these plug in at the back of the tower these do not have colour coordination as u can plug in anywhere. Next your VGA cable, this is the cable that looks the same both ends with 15 pins in it. One end goes into your monitor and the other into the back of the tower these are shaped so they only fit in one way, again caution that you do not force in as you could bend the pins. Next ensure u have the power leads into the tower and the monitor, these are the cables with a plug on one end and a female 3 hole socket at the other, u will see where these plug into both devices. Next plug into wall ensuring socket is off first Then switch on Switch on your tower....monitor should come on by itself, if not hit the power button on your monitor Voila ...done

probably your power supply. Is it a cord direct from plug in for is there a box between where you plug it in and then a small round end that goes into the monitor. This would be the good news. If it plugs in direct then that means the power sopply is in the monitor itself which means more expensive to fix

driver son

you need to get a better grade cable from the wall outlet to the plugs for the computer and monitor it most likely can not take the load high energy use will cause degrading on the wire and can cause a fire hazard, at your local hardware store they can sell you a better quality extension with a power surge protection unit built in that would be best.

Hi,
It is powered with a 12v DC adapter:


The small round hole with the pin in the middle..

Hope this helps

Happy New Year!

Chris (ziraffa)

If you look at the monitor's video cable, you should see a little pigtail coming off of it with a round connector. There is a power supply that attaches to that which in turn plugs into the wall. If you have lost it, you might be able to get one used someplace.

Good Day Tricia,

I had to pull up you owner's manual to get the spec's on your cord, so if you need the manual follow this link:

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/bph08231.pdf

Anyway after reading the spec's you need an AC-DC power supply that outputs 12volts at 3.3amps. What makes this difficult to find is the 3.3amps, most aftermarket power supply only go up to 2amps. So what's next? Well you can order directly through HP at this link:

http://partsurfer.hp.com/cgi-bin/spi/main?sel_flg=partlist&model=P4824A&HP_model=&modname=HP+vf51+15-inch+LCD+flat+panel+display&template=main&plist_sval=Power+Cord&plist_styp=subcat&dealer_id=&callingsite=&strsrch=&keysel=Power+Cord&catsel=%3F
If you do this make sure get part 8121-0740 if you live in the states, or part 8121-0731 if you live in europe.

The only other suggestion I can give is to bring the monitor into a radioshack and see if they have a 12VDC 3.3AMP (you can get a universal with higher amperage if needed, the monitor will only draw the 3.3 it needs even if it is supplied more) and the reason I say bring it in is so they can match the size of the plug that goes into the monitor, as there are about 20 diffrent diameters's. Again the problem you may have is finding one with a high enouge amperage.

I hope this helps

Good Luck

The monitor has and adapter type power cord that plugs into the computer end of the VGA cable. Look for a small round hole at the PC end of the cable.

Well, Most montiors have a standered adapter Which you can get from almost any good online store, maby say what the socket looks like most are 3 pin sockets..