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    Making my laptop monitor my Desktop Monitor?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Jay07, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. Jay07

    Jay07 Notebook Consultant

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    I have an HP DV 6000T. I just bought a HP Elite M9510f Desktop from HP.com, and I don't have a monitor yet, so I am trying to connect my Desktop VGA to my Laptop VGA in and use my DV6000T as a monitor.

    I also have a Sharp TV which I tried using as a monitor but the thing keeps flashing the Power and OPC lights and won't let me see anything.

    Anyway I can make my Laptop monitor work with my desktop for the time being?
     
    Jay07, Jan 27, 2009
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  2. ElBlufer

    ElBlufer Notebook/NBR Addict

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    I don't believe you can. I believe the VGA port on the laptop is only outgoing.
     
    ElBlufer, Jan 27, 2009
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  3. jojo08

    jojo08 Notebook Enthusiast

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    as far as i know the vga port on your laptop is only an output port, not input and therefore i don't believe it is possible
     
    jojo08, Jan 27, 2009
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    zyber sniper Notebook Consultant

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    You will need additional hardware like a capture card with some sort of video input.
     
    zyber sniper, Jan 28, 2009
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