<p>Are you sure you have the correct connections? I know that both a computer and laptop uses VGA or DVI, but they are the same side (I think they are both male)...so you would only be able to plug one side in.</p>
<p>well, i assume it's the correct connections... everything fits. when i plug the cable into the laptop, the laptop screen flickers, but then goes back to normal, if that helps.</p>