Subj : Re: Setting up dual monitors in Bookworm
To   : bp@www.zefox.net
From : druck
Date : Fri Feb 21 2025 21:08:55

On 21/02/2025 15:24, bp@www.zefox.net wrote:
> Paul Hardy <p.g.hardy@btinternet.com> wrote:
>> In my experience over 50 years, at least 85% of computer hardware problems
>> are bad connections - cured by reseating boards or replugging cables.
>>
>
> Maybe that's it. One of the micro-HDMI ports is a noticeably tighter fit
> than the other. However, the problem didn't seem tied to that port. It's
> certainly true that modern, tiny connectors are much more frail than older,
> larger styles. Micro-HDMI seems to be asking for trouble. Same for USB-C

Unless your Pi 4 or 5 with micro HDMI ports is going to be plugged in
once and never touched again, I recommend getting one of the cases which
bring out the video on full size HDMI ports. That will prevent the
easily damaged micro connectors failing, particular if used with heavy
adapters rather than micro HDMI cables.

---druck

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