Problem with VGA port of IdeaPad G580

Hello all,
I am trying to connect my analogue VGA  Samsung display to my new IdeaPad, just as I did with my 5 year old Sony Vaio. The problem is that the standard cable won't fit into the in-built VGA of the IdeaPad. I understand there are other possibilities (i.e. using a DisplayPort to VGA), but I don't see a reason to do it since the VGA to VGA port is the simplest cost-effective solution for me.
Has anyone had this problem? Is it possible that my IdeaPad is badly assembled and will therefore not accept a normal VGA connector?
Thank you for your help.

Hi Gamoreno,
Welcome and Thanks for posting in the Lenovo Community,
I’d like to ask you to explain more about the issue and could you please share with us a picture from your VGA Cable that you are trying to connect.
Thanks and Best Regards,
Soha
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