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I have already used the VGA connection for an external connection to a larger monitor for my laptop(DELL Latitude E6400). I have an HDMI connection on the laptop which needed an adapter and an HDMI cable which I've hooked to my TV - RCA.  However, I cannot get the TV to work. I followed all the instructions in this forum and they work for the laptop's own monitor and the external monitor I've hooked up, but can I hook up yet a third - the TV? I'm really only using it for Netflix, so should I simply get a cheapie older PSI, Xbox or????

Your help is most appreciated.

ac3mark · Answer

Good Afternoon.

So, let me understand.  The HDMI works never?  HOW many HDMI ports does your tv have?  If you turn off the tv, and the laptop, plug them into together via HDMI, turn on tv, then laptop what happens?

Does any other HDMI device work in the same TV port?   

Remember, HDMI is not a a standard.  So, in othe words, not all manufacturers play in the same sand box when it comes to agreeing on how HDMI will actually work.

Have Fun!

Zohaib R · Answer

Hi MochaMike,

Latitude E6400 does not have HDMI port; it is a "DisplayPort". Please use a "Display Port to HDMI" cable. Click here to see image of one such cable. Moreover, you cannot configure multiple displays without an adapter like "Matrox DualHead2Go Digital SE external multi-display adapter" or a similar adapter. You can know more about this from here.

Please revert for clarification.

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Zohaib R · Answer

Hi MochaMike,

Please keep us posted about the results. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

To know more about Dell's products, services and drivers & downloads, please go tohttp://dell.to/YBlak6

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