I want to use my laptop dvdrom to play DVDs since my DVD player broke. I suppose I could buy a new DVD player, but I still want to know? Does the laptop require a special graphics card? What cables do I need?
2007-01-22 16:44:06 · 4 answers · asked by yes1guy1no 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
if your lapto has a dvd player more than likely it has a S-video out port. Plug this into your tv if it is under 10yrs old it Should have a S-video port. And if not get a vga to composite cord from computer store and hook up your laptop to the Yellow video input on your tv. The first method is the most logical one I assume.
2007-01-22 16:48:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my knowledge, nope, all you need is a splicer. it's a cord that has a av outlet/inlet on one side and three other plugs on the other (it's usually a Video 1-red, L mono -white, and Audio-Yellow) just plug that into your lab and connect it to your T.V. Use the remote to change the input (or imput, i cant remember) to Console or another blue screen(usually) and Presto...you have DVD playing on T.V. i prefer to play the DVD and just keep hitting the input/imput until you see the picture playing on the screen.
P.S. You can get a splicer from any electronics store...heck, try best buy or circut city....heck even target may have some for cheaper!
2007-01-22 16:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by Th3 W3ird 1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laptop -- mine has a built in RCA video out port (yellow) that I just connect up to the VCA/TV/Projector. If you don't have that, you might look for an interface between the monitor port that converts to RCA.
2007-01-22 16:47:28 · answer #3 · answered by mdigitale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-22 17:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by tiny C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋