Mini DP on x230

Hello,
I'm struggling to get my mini DP working on my x230.  I have a mini DP <-> HDMI cable and connect it up to my HDTV with no luck.  My TV says no signal.  I''ve tried both my HDTVs at home.  Now, i also have a dock for my x230 - it has a 'full size' DP - and it works fine with my 22" monitor with a DP <-> HDMI cable.  Anyone have this issue?  is there something i need to do in Win7 to make this work?  i didn't have to do anything to get my PC monitor (Planar 22") working.  Would really like to get this working so i can use this while traveling with kids to show Netflix/Amazon movies on hotel/family members HDTVs.
TIA

maybe the miniDP to HDMI cable that is the issue?
Regards,
Jin Li
May this year, be the year of 'DO'!
I am a volunteer, and not a paid staff of Lenovo or Microsoft

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