How do I connect my HDMI HP 2511x monitor to my HP chromebook x360 14 G1?

[joeyzee0007]

I have an HP chromebook x360 14 G1 that I want to externally connect to a larger monitor. The monitor is older. It's an HP 2511x with an HDMI port in the back. I have a SmartTech.com CDP2DP adapter plugged into the back, left side port of the Chromebook, with a Cable Creations HDMI converter stuck into that, then an HDMI cable going from the converter into the back of the monitor. The Chromebook won't play on the external monitor after all this. How do I make this work?

[Echo_Lake]

@joeyzee0007
Thank you for posting on the HP Support Community.

Don't worry as I'll be glad to help, I have a few troubleshooting steps we could try to fix the issue:  

Connect your Chromebook to a monitor: ( by google ) 

You can connect your Chromebook to a monitor or TV with an HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA port.

Sometimes you need an adapter cable to do this. To learn what type of cable you need, check the instructions included with your Chromebook.

1. Find the display output and input ports on your Chromebook. (If you’re not sure which ports to use, check the instructions included with your Chromebook.)
2. Use these two ports to find the correct adapter (ex. DisplayPort to HDMI).
3. Plug the adapter into the monitor, then into your Chromebook.

Show your Chromebook screen on your monitor

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings .
3. In the "Device" section, select Displays.
4. Select Mirror Internal Display. Your screen will show on all connected monitors.

Tip: To view your Chromebook screen only on your monitor, press and hold Decrease brightness .

Adjust your screens

1. At the bottom right, select the time.
2. Select Settings .
3. In the "Device" section, select Displays.
4. To adjust your Chromebook screen, select Internal Display. To adjust your monitor screen, select the name of the monitor.
   • Make items on your screen smaller or larger: In the "Display size" section, choose an option.
   • Rotate the screen: In the "Orientation" section, choose an option.
5. [Optional] Under your monitor tab, you can also:
   • Change screen sharpness: In the "Resolution" section, choose an option.

Tip: To quickly move windows or apps from one screen to another, on your keyboard, press Search  + Alt + m.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance.
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