There is no standard here so without the make/model I can't be specific. And if you upgraded it, it gets harder.
But in short, for most laptops you head to the control panel, Sound, playback and change where you want to send the sound.
Bob
Hi All,
I'm running Windows 8 on a laptap and connected my computer to a Panasonic Television via the HDMI 2 port. The picture is fine but I do not get any sound through the television.
Please tell me what the problem is.
Thank you,
Bob

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