From: news@druck.org.uk   
      
   On 01/02/2025 18:31, Harry Bloomfield Esq wrote:   
   > I spotted a bunch of used Pi 5's complete with PSU, and so bought one. I   
   > set that up with Bookworm, on a SD card, then hit another snag. I lacked   
   > any way to connect it to a display. I needed a micro HDMI to HDMI cable...   
   >   
   > Ordered one up, got delivered, tested it with an old TV, and blank   
   > screen. Tthen tested it on a more modern TV, still blank, using the port   
   > near the power port on the Pi, but using the port further away from the   
   > power port, I got a display. Is that normal?   
      
   No, but the micro HDMI sockets are fragile, especially if a heavy   
   adapter is used to connect a full sized cable, instead of using a   
   specific micro HDMI cable.   
      
   It's probably why the machines were being sold off, but if you only   
   intend to use one display, it shouldn't be a problem.   
      
   ---druck   
      
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