HDMI port in laptop

**Whiffle** · September 4th, 2009

In theory, yes. However, it may be worthwhile to connect the cable, and then reboot the computer with the cable plugged in. Sometimes the video hardware doesn't tell the OS that there is something plugged in unless it is plugged in at boot. Thats how my laptop is, anyway.

**LinScape** · September 5th, 2009

oh ok, so if ubuntu works with HDMI will i be able to watch anything i want on an HD TV?

**Revolutionary101** · September 5th, 2009

Yes you should be able to turn your HD TV into a secondary computer monitor and watch whatever you want on it. Although it may take some tinkering with the TV's and your computer's settings to get it to do that.

**LinScape** · September 5th, 2009

So this means i can play games at fullscreen on an HD TV?

**LinScape** · September 6th, 2009

Ok thanks for helping now i gotta go buy that cable.http://ubuntuforums.org/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

**Revolutionary101** · September 7th, 2009

Glad I could help

**LinScape** · December 16th, 2009

Success It worked!!!!

**LinScape** · December 16th, 2009

but what about if i put cairo dock in the future... will the dock cause problems if i plug my TV with the computer? will it stay in the primary monitor?

**LinScape** · December 16th, 2009

If i put cairo dock or some other dock, will the dock stay in the primary screen or will it change its position?

**Vinayakkv** · October 20th, 2012

Hello Community,

I have Dell Latitude N series with Ubuntu 12.04.

I tried to connect my laptop to Sony Bravia using HDMI cable but i am not able to see anything on TV.

Kindly let me know what procedure I need to follow to setup this.

Thanks