Connect MBP to external Samsung monitor

Hi all, I see similar q & a's but not exactly this :-
I have a late '09 MPB (pre thunderbolt), I want to connect to a Samsung SyncMaster 940MW.
I currently run 2 of these synmasters as a dual display for my MacPro with no problems using two DVI cables.
I purchased a (I admit 3rd party) Mini DVI to DVI adaptor and I get no picture - just black screen
I am not sure if that's the correct name for the port on the MBP but its the correct plug on the adaptor cable.
The DVI end is the same dual link DVI as mates with the cable to the monitor.
Not sure if i've described it well enough, and I don't think I can put a picture of the adaptor cable up?
Any ideas folks?
Thanks Graham

Mini-divi? According to MacTracker 2009 MBP's have a mini-displayport. So you need a mini-displayport to single link dvi adapter (since that monitor's max resolution is only 1440 x 900).
Assuming you are just wrong about the terminology because I don't know how you could plug a mini-dvi into a mini-displayport anyhow make sure the mini-displayport plug is pushed firmly in so that essentially all the metal part disappears inside the socket. Mini-displayport plugs can be a little tricky in that you need to make sure the plug is fully seated in their socket.
On your computer, if you open the Displays preferences and do not see an Arrangement tab (or there is an Arrangement tab that shows only a single monitor) then there is something physically wrong with the connection. Try clicking Detect Displays just to see if the computer can now sense the presence of the connection.
If you do have an Arrangement tab, and it shows two screens, then click Gather Windows to bring the monitor's Displays preferences on to your main screen. Set the proper resolution (1440 x 900 I hope is shown). Set the refresh rate if that preference is shown. Hopefully you should see a picture at this point.
The DVI end is the same dual link DVI as mates with the cable to the monitor.
They all are physically compatible. They only differ by which pins are used. See the pictures here.
Dual-link dvi adapters look a bit different and require additional power supplied by usb. You only need dual link adapters if the video resolution is greater than 1920 x 1200.

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