Things You'll Need:
- VGA cable (length depends on your preference)
- Laptop
- TV with VGA/RGB port
- TV remote control
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Step 1
Turn off both TV and laptop if you are using them.
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Step 2
Get ready the VGA cable that you will use to connect the laptop and the TV.
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Step 3
Locate the RGB/VGA external monitor port on your laptop. It is usually found at the back or on the side. It will have 15 pins (5 holes in 3 rows) which in most models has a screw hole on either side.
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Step 4
Attach one end of the cable to the external monitor port of your laptop.
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Step 5
Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port at the back of your TV.
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Step 6
Tighten the two screw-in connectors to secure the cable.
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Step 7
Turn on the computer and the TV.
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Step 8
Use the remote control to switch the TV input to PC.
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Step 9
You can now use your TV screen as monitor for your laptop.











Comments
alltrails said
on 11/12/2009 Excellent article on how to use the tv as a monitor for a laptop. What a good idea - I'm going to try this. Thanks for the instructions!
mizzshady said
on 11/11/2009 Use a TV as a Monitor for a Laptop is a super cool idea thank you so much for sharing.. I gave you a five and I recommended you.
eulariza said
on 11/7/2009 Wow! Bigger screen sounds great!
jeriaht said
on 11/2/2009 Thanks for the tips! 5*
chrisanimelo444 said
on 11/1/2009 Great tips! I'll try it out.