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What cables do I need to go from the old style mini dvi port to hdmi

So I'm trying to go to a store tomorrow and get what ever cords I need to make my macbook hook up to my tv I want to use hdmi on my tv so is there a place I can go to to get a mini dvi to hdmi or can someone tell me what i need to do that

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Posted on Jan 19, 2014 3:32 AM

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Jan 19, 2014 3:37 AM in response to Travistysmitch

. You'll need a Mini-DVI (Not Mini DisplayPort) adapter and a cable from that to your TV. Here's the various types of Mini-DVI adapters on Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=min i-dvi&x=9&y=13


If you connect the MacBook using a Mini-DVI to HDMI adapter you will probably need to use external speakers or a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack to RCA sound plugs connected to a stereo system for audio if your TV doesn't have separate RCA input plugs or a 3.5mm stereo input plug for audio with the HDMI plug. You attach it from the headphone jack of your MacBook to the appropriate audio input plugs.

The Mini-DVI to HDMI doesn't carry audio and there're no audio plugs on most TVs to work with HDMI since it's expecting audio with the HDMI. Check your TV manual though to see if it might have audio plugs that work with one of the HDMI ports. You attach it from the headphone jack of your MacBook to the appropriate audio input plugs on your TV.

What cables do I need to go from the old style mini dvi port to hdmi

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