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    I am going nuts trying to connect my laptop to my older (RCA only) TV.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by toastm4n, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. toastm4n

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    I am going nuts trying to connect my laptop to my older (RCA only) TV.


    Hi guys,

    I got a laptop, it has 1x HDMI and 1x VGA

    I am trying to connect it to my older TV that only have RCA input. (red/white/yellow)

    I bought this cable from eBay: here

    But of course it was too good to be true, it doesn't work. (while using the proper resolution/frequency of course) I read on the net (not too much info about it) that it's not meant for PC to TV.

    All I want is to connect my laptop to my old TV, is that possible? I am ready to buy any cable that will do the trick..

    Can anyone suggest what exactly do I need?

    Many thanks!
    Toast
     
    toastm4n, Feb 2, 2009
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    A simple cable will not work. As ViciousXUSMC pointed out, you need a signal converter. You can find plenty of those on eBay.
     
    PhoenixFx, Feb 3, 2009
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    I used to run an S-Video to composite RCA from my laptop, never tried VGA / HDMI though.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Feb 3, 2009
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