Cant connect laptop to tv - Computers & Internet

Hey

If you're using a newer laptop look for either a HDMI (looks like elongated USB port) port or a DVI (a female port similar to a serial port but wider. Usually a white) port on the back/sides of your laptop.

If it's an older one, Look for an SD port (Resembles a PS/2 port which you plug the mouse in).

That being said, your TV must be able to pair with one of the above ports.

HDMI -> HDMI (using a HDMI cable)
DVI -> DVI
SD cable usually splits into three, Red, Yellow and White pins. Two for the LEFT and RIGHT audio channel and the other is for the video.

You might also be able to find converters from one format to another.

Hope this helps.

Cheers!