Dell laptop HDMI-to-HDTV won't work

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Ahab - Updated on Jan 29, 2019 at 04:12 AM
Jack - Jan 10, 2013 at 09:11 AM

Hello,

I have a Dell Studio 1737 laptop with an HDMI port. I'm trying to connect it to a 42" Vizio HDTV (brand new). It's worked once, but that's it. Not again. I connect the HDMI cable to the TV and it just says "No Signal!"

Please help!

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Answer 1 / 4

helpful
Updated on Jan 29, 2019 at 04:14 AM

Hey,

After selecting video input connection type (HDMI) on HD TV, try right-clicking on the desktop and go to graphics options.
Select desktop plus HD TV or just HD TV.
This works with Dell Studio 1555 and Sony Bravia HD TV using the HDMI inputs.

Thanks!

helpful
Sep 26, 2010 at 12:12 PM

FYI I subscribe to Netflix streaming video and use my laptop and internet connection to watch movies on my big Sony HDTV as well as the internet using a wireless mouse and keyboard. The laptop (Dell) has HDMI ouyput and Windows 7 with the magnifier function which allows me to see the HDTV from at least 17 ft. I connect with a short HDMI cable and leave the laptop near the HDTV. I guess I could run a long HDMI cable and put the labtop near me. I presume others use other methods and devices such as described at the Netflix site. See above with helpful.

LaRK
Nov 30, 2012 at 12:10 AM

This didn't fix my problem and it gave me an additional problem. I did this:
right click desktop > Graphics Options > Output To > HDTV.
Result was: My laptop screen went completely black, but TV still says, "No signal".
Now the only way to see anything on my laptop is if I disconnect the HDMI cable.
To make matters worse, NOW when I right click my desktop again and select Graphics Options, there is no more "Output To" option on the menu, so I don't see a way to un-do what I just did.

Answer 3 / 4

dub-V
May 16, 2010 at 10:03 AM

I had this same problem. Took me a while but I figured it out. Right click on desktop and select "Personalize". Next click on "Display". You should see "connect to a projector" on the left. Select it then select duplicate. Its that simple.

Josh, NY
Sep 7, 2010 at 06:30 PM

Thank you soooo much, you just earned me some major Mr. fixit points with my girlfriend..Thanks again.

Glynn
Sep 18, 2010 at 04:59 AM

OMG thanks so much!!!! I been figuring out myself for few hours until I gave up and looked for a solution from the internet! thank fod I found you!

spy
Jul 22, 2011 at 09:27 AM

thanks man,i just did as u instructed, it worked.you are the best

automedik.cz
Nov 18, 2012 at 10:59 AM

YEEEEESSS I got it .... I have same problem ...... no signal, tv(monitor) was black ........ yoy must shake with hdmi connector on laptop (xps dell) ......uf

kb
Jan 3, 2013 at 06:12 PM

yes shake cable on computer

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