Issues Connecting MacBook to External Display

waste_dwords · waste_dwords #1 (**permalink**)

03-07-2010, 12:45 PM

I've been trying to connect my MacBook to a TV but am definitely having issues with the connectors I have purchased. It is pretty unclear to me as to which I need exactly. I've been attempting to use this
mini dvi to vga with this VGA to s-Video/RCA adapter into a male to male RCA cord.

When I hit detect displays on my mac I get a clicking noise and thats it. No sound or picture.
Do I need this mini display port to VGA adapter connector instead? Or maybe a VGA adapter like this?

I'm really having trouble figuring out which ones I need. Any advice would be appreciated.

bobtomay · bobtomay #2 (**permalink**)

03-07-2010, 12:51 PM

Please see the following thread.

Connecting your Mac to your TV

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waste_dwords #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 07, 2010 Posts: 1	03-07-2010, 12:45 PM I've been trying to connect my MacBook to a TV but am definitely having issues with the connectors I have purchased. It is pretty unclear to me as to which I need exactly. I've been attempting to use this mini dvi to vga with this VGA to s-Video/RCA adapter into a male to male RCA cord. When I hit detect displays on my mac I get a clicking noise and thats it. No sound or picture. Do I need this mini display port to VGA adapter connector instead? Or maybe a VGA adapter like this? I'm really having trouble figuring out which ones I need. Any advice would be appreciated.
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