Repair of Monitor Cable to Video Card

After multiple tests, I finally figured out why my monitor was showing only blue and yellow (no red): The monitor cable --after all these years-- has finally broken (or to be exact one of the wires inside the cable appears to be loose) about two inches before it connects to the video card. If I move the wire 'just so' and apply pressure to it, the monitor shows its full array of colors.

The cable unfortunately is attached to the monitor. (At first I thought I could simply unplug the cable and replace it.)

Question: Is there any way of repairing this cable? Is it easily replaceable? (This is a Dell Monitor that came with my old Pentium 90.) Is it safe to open up the monitor --I am aware of the shock potential-- and simply replace the cable.

Does it have to be a specific cable or can any generic cable do the job?

Thanks. I have never messed around with monitors.

Pat

Howdy Bum_JCRules,

Sorry for the delayed reply... we have been running around Xmas shopping.

Unfortunately, the cable is broken at the point where it goes into the some kind of filter (I presume the "interface/PCB connection" ):

PC***************Monitor
*********here
***____ /
---|____|----------

(pay no attention to the *)

The specific lettering on my cable is:
amw e101344 style 2919 80oC 30v Space Shuttle vw1 Low Voltage Computer Cable.

Do I have to find that specific cable or will any 80oC 30v Low Voltage cable do?

Is it possible to open up the monitor case and simply replace the cable?

Where can I purchase such a cable?

Thanks a zillion! Have a wonderful Holiday.

Pat

Thanks. It is a cheap 15" monitor.... I just like to fix things whenever possible... and within my skills.

Have a nice Holiday.