Your tv has to have either a serial port (vga) or (rgb) your lap top has to have an rgb connector. You can buy a serial port to rgb adapter cord and use the rgb connection
A standard monitor output is serial and will not just plug and play
The cord is five bucks on overstock dot com
Item #12420391
A standard monitor output is serial and will not just plug and play
The cord is five bucks on overstock dot com
Item #12420391