CONNECTING DELL MONITOR TO BROKEN SCREEN G4

Hi
I want to connect a tft monitor to a broken screen G4. Can I do this without being able to use the computer screen to configure the settings.
......I was thinking about a std VGA connection into the mini DVI via an adaptor......but then realized it might not be the 'plug and play' simplicity I had first thought it might be.
Maybe someone has done this and had some success!
thanks
Ral

Verify your Powerbook G4 you have is indeed a mini-DVI and not a mini-VGA port Powerbook G4. There were in fact two distinct releases!
Given you posted in the 12" Powerbook G4 forum, note these images:
the port is a mini-DVI.
the port labeled "6" is a mini-VGA.
Use the F7 key to toggle to external display.

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