DVI/HDMI connection for Thinkpad R61 (with IBM 2504 Docking station) and Samsung LNT4665F LCD TV

[bweisy]

I am trying to connect my laptop (Thinkpad R61) with my TV (Samsung LNT4665F) using a DVI/HDMI cable. Because the R61 doesn't have a DVI port, I am using it in the IBM 2504 Docking station. I have docked the computer, connected the DVI/HDMI cord (using HDMI in 1 on the TV, which I believe is the only DVI accepted HDMI on the TV). I followed the Samsung instructions to then hit "Fn-F7" on the laptop. Unfortunately, nothing is happening. It doesn't appear that any signal is pushing out to the TV.

I am not very tech savvy. Can someone please tell me what I need to do?

Thanks for your help.

Brian

[lead_org Microsoft MVP Contributor]

if your R61 uses an intel GPU, then it won't support the dvi passthrough port on the dock. 

[andyP Community SuperMod]

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lead_org wrote:

if your R61 uses an intel GPU, then it won't support the dvi passthrough port on the dock. 

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The 14" models with intel GMA have DVI pass through.

@ bweisy, welcome to the forum,

Which model R61 do you have? Could post the Type and Model Number Please do NOT post your s/n.

Thanks

[punter]

I've just solved my r61 connect to hdtv problem. I used a vga to vga cable (need to add audio via headphone plug). After stuffing around with resolution , clone screens etc. After wasting hours................. all I did was connect it all together and then restarted the laptop. The computer instantly recognised the tv and hey presto!!!!