Advisor for Computer Users

— a collection of good-for-nothing answers to absurd questions —

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Troubleshooting: Problems while interconnecting the components

You have too less cables.

potential cause solution
You want to interconnect two devices that do not need to be connected. Put cables only between those devices that need a cable connection.
You do really have too less cables. Use fewer extra devices.
Buy the missing cables.

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You have too many cables.

potential cause solution
You have ignored some of the essential cable connections. Install the missing cable connections.
You simply have too many cables. Do not use all cables.

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The cables are too short.

potential cause solution
You want to put two devices with a long distance in between. Put the devices nearer to each other.
Use a longer cable.

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The cables are too long.

potential cause solution
The cables are probably really too long. Use shorter cables.
Place the cable in a loop way.
Put the devices further from each other.

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The plugs of the cables do not fit.

potential cause solution
You want to use the wrong interface. Be careful to use the right interface.
You have used the wrong end of the cable. Use the right plug of the cable for the right interface.
For the most interfaces you must put the right side of the plug to the top. Plug the cable with the right side to the top into the interface.
You just use the wrong cable. Use the right cable.
There are interfaces that have different designs. Use an adaptor between cable and interface.
You want to interconnect two devices that do not need to be connected. Put cables only between those devices that need a cable connection.

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You simply do not know how to interconnect the components.

potential cause solution
It is the first time that you set up a computer or install an extra device. Let the Advices for unpacking and setting up the computer and the Instructions for installing extra devices aid you.

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