i actually know someone who uses a different type of plug for his monitor. all electronics he has he opens em up and changes the plugs around .

i asked him once why he did that with his laptop for school and he looked at me and said " if some SOb is going to steal my hard earned stuff that SOB better be ready for a shock of his life or a nice 8 lb brick ( laptop) .

he would modify the power adapters to all his stuff even his stereo in his room . if you took a basic psu cable and stuck in in it either wouldn't fit or blow the Psu of the device.

not sure if it was smart or stupid but i would suggest having a Electronic background before opening up anything to fool around with its device , not to mention voiding a warrenty on a brand new lcd.