laptop to tv problems

tiddy305

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Feb 27, 2014
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I have a Compaq laptop with a vga 15 pin output. My LG tv has hdmi input. I bought a cable with the correct ends a nd 3 jack plugs spurring off it but I get " no signal " and " configure your laptop " messages. Do I need an external vga/hdmi converter.
Mick