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Is it possible to connect vga laptop output to dvi input on my hdtv?

I have a laptop I'm using as a home-theater pc. It is currently using svideo output to my tv but I would like to utilize my tv's DVI input in conjunction with the laptop's VGA output. I've attached a pic of the back of my tv. What can I buy to hook my laptop up to this?

I have attached a pic of my tv's back panel. Other information can be found here:
http://www.sadoun.com/Sat/Products/Dishnetwork/TV/HD34-310.htm

HD34-Back-Panel.jpg

DMTechGrooup

http://www.1topstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=1298

You need to use an adapter to change the VGA end to a DVI end. Use a standard VGA cable from the laptop.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=90100081&listingid=32162210&dcaid=17902

andrew_aj1

@DMTechGroup, that is a dvi to vga adapter. Are you sure that it will convert backwards from VGA to DVI?
I have not done this before, so I am not sure and I do not want darkjedi213 to ruin his dish box.

DMTechGrooup

I didn't notice the Dish DVI.. so that would seem to be an output not an input.. The adapter would be just like an LCD monitor that was DVI only and using an adapter. What is the make/model of the TV?

darkjedi213

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The tv is called a "Dish Network HD34 - 310" but it is actually RCA hardware (though Dish did a good job hiding that fact). The DVI is an input, for use with Dish receivers with DVI output. I wouldn't imagine they re-invented the wheel for this DVI connector, so I'm assuming it's a standard DVI-D dual link (judging from the pin pattern).

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darkjedi213

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Ouch, too expensive for this project, but you answered my question. Thanks for the info and speedy response!