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    Cannot connect my laptop to tv- Help! (graphic card problem)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by caribbean_spur, Nov 13, 2010.

  1. caribbean_spur

    caribbean_spur Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys,

    I need help connecting my laptop to my tv. I have a s-video to RCA cable and when I connect it to the laptop, the TV flickers for a second and I can see the desktop but then nothing. I tried to force a detection using the graphic card utility to no avail.

    One thing I want to add though, the connector on the laptop is made for a 7 pin cable and my cable has 4. But I doubt it is the problem because I have an old Dell inspiron 5100 with also a 7-pin connector and I was able to connect it to the tv without a problem.

    In any event, I still bought a converter 7 pin to 4 pin, but I still have the same problem. any help would be great.

    OS: Win 7
    Graphic card NVIDIA GeForce 8400

    Thanks!
     
    caribbean_spur, Nov 13, 2010
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    Rorschach Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    caribbean_spur Notebook Consultant

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    Well, when it flickers I get the right image for a second. Also, I just gave it a try and on the wrong setting for cable I finally get an image but low quality and black and white.

    I looked everywhere on the internet and a bunch of people seem to have the problem but I could not find a solution.
     
    caribbean_spur, Nov 13, 2010
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    spradhan01 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did you checked your resolution?
    Sometimes it might be the problem too.
    I had a 720P TV but my notebook had 1080P.
    So, I had to switch to 720P or lower to get it working.
    You can check on that.
     
    spradhan01, Nov 16, 2010
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