Solved Laptop to Plasma using HDMI cable...But I can't get sound?!?

I recently tried hooking my HP G60 laptop up to my 50in Element plasma tv using a VGA cable to take movies that I have downloaded on my laptop and watch them on the tv to sort of do away with having to burn the movies onto a DVD. I had no luck with the VGA cable as I got no picture what so ever on the tv. So I went out and purchased a HDMI cable after do much research on the internet on what was the best option to hook your computer up to your High Def tv and found that using an HDMI cable was a great option as you can achieve video and sound from one cable (or so I had thought).

I hooked the cable into the HDMI slot 1 on the back of my plasma and into the HDMI port on my laptop. I can get perfect picture, but I have yet to achieve any sound coming out of the tv, I was of course able to get sound out of the laptop speakers but when I did some searches online of ways to get the sound to transfer over to the tv speakers, everything that I tried left me still with no sound. I have did endless searches with basically almost every search that I do or forum that I read on giving a different answer or way to go about it, and I am basically stuck about to give up and need some guidance or insight or something.

I'm not fabulous or a genius on computers but I am pretty decent at them so I will do my best to answer anything that I may need to. Just please be gentle

Thanks in advance!!

Shannon

I have read several places that I may need to update my drive....But I am not very sure as what drive I need to update and I am willing to give it a try so if anyone can also help with this it would be awesome.

Hi welcome to the forum.
You may find the articles in the two links below of interest.
Although one refers to a win7 situation, it could also relate to yours.
Check in device manager that all your video & sound card drivers are up to date.
From the manufacturers website, not microsoft drivers from within the system.

HDMI Fix for Sound not coming through TV from Laptop - Geeks to Go Forums
Element PLX5002B Review | Plasma HDTV Reviews

I went into my device manager and did a check on the driver. I even did a search to see if there was any updates and when I did this check it said that the drivers are all up to date. I am not for sure what I need to look for on HP's site to possibly install any new drivers.

Hi,
If you go to the HP link below for driver updates.
Ask you first for your computer model etc., then you should be able to find what drivers are on your machine & what manufacturer, go to those respective sites for direct checking & downloads.
HP Support & Drivers

Find type, model no. of drivers for sound,vides & manufacturer.

Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver


This was the only audio driver that they had listed for my computer. I am in the process of installing it now. We will see if it works.

It shows that the status was "failure" so evidently it did not install.

What model no.hp G60 do you have?
How many Gb's is there?
This link may have what your looking for, you could try that if required.

Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221 - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Its a G60-231WM

Im still not getting any sound...someone please help!

ShanShan said:

Im still not getting any sound...someone please help!

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Here's some options from HP Support,

Resolving HDMI Display and Sound Issues HP G60-231WM Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)=

Thank You but I am still not getting anything =(

ShanShan said:

Thank You but I am still not getting anything =(

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OK, what exactly have you tried from that link?

Do you have the right type of HDMI cable?

Have you tried a different one, just in case?

The only other thing I can think of at the moment is to check the video settings.
That the TV has correct setting to receive from G60 laptop & that G60 laptop is indeed able to connect with TV.
Other than that, it's about $1000 Tv, ask where you purchased it for any assistance? For that you should receive good after sales service.

In your sound devices (playback) do you have a HDMI option that is/can set as default?
There may be a HDMI option in sound playback that needs changing?

Here's some more options,

Resolving No Sound or Audio Problems in Vista HP G60-231WM Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)=

Also, it will help us if you let us know what you try and any errors or outcome from those options.

I have found this ink with info, but as Derekimo says, please update us on what you have done, and the results.
Did you finally manage to download drivers from HP site.
How To Connect Laptop To TV | Geek with Laptop

I have got it working. I was directed to this site Notebook PC Sound and Audio - HP Support Forum and had someone there tell me what to do and it did it!!! yay!!!

Well done!
I am Happy you have managed to get this fixed, finally! yay!!
Well done for finding the source for helping you.
Enjoy your 50" Plasma experience.

Im psyched it keeps me from having to use dvd's....now I can just plug up the laptop and be done with it. Thanks to everyone here that helped as well!!! Kudos!!! =)