Sound for Dell LCD TV/Monitor?

Thanks for answers in advance. I am sure this has been answered somewhere but cannot find it.
I just converted to the dark side and purchased a Mac Mini. I hooked the Mini to a Dell 23" LCD TV/Monitor. Instead of ordinary computer speakers I want to use the speakers on the TV.
What do I need?

I am running the same setup you are, except its a 19" Samsung TV and I have it hooked up via VGA. Next to the VGA port there is a port labeled "PC AUDIO". This allows me to run a dual sided 3.5mm audio cable from the audio out port on the mini to the audio in port on the TV.
There should be something similar on your Dell, but I am not sure. Look at the back and in the user manual to see what kind of ports there are.
Here are some 3.5mm cables:
http://www.cablestogo.com/productlist.asp?catid=2002

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