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I have a late 2008 MacBook I cant get to send sound to my TV when I try to watch movies.  I have bought the HDMI cable and audio connectors but still no sound.  What am I doing wrong?

Hi Maryan,
Open System Preferences > Displays > select the window for you external monitor > click on the Arrangement tab and check the box next to Mirror Displays. It may be slightly different in Lion, but the idea is the same.

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