Why won't my hdmi/mini usb cord work, is it the cord or the laptop?

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why wont my hdmi/mini usb cord work, is it the cord or the laptop?

i dont have a laptop audio cable, so Im improvising with an android and a hdmi/mini cable. However, my laptop doesn't even acknowledge my android; the cable is in pristine condition. Please help!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Re: why wont my hdmi/mini usb cord work, is it the cord or the laptop?

Welcome to Android Central! What exactly are you trying to do? A laptop's HDMI port is only for output, not input.