To use a RPi, you need a power supply, & usually, a keyboard & mouse, plus a monitor/screen.
Laptop HDMI ports are output only, & I don't think any laptop will power a RPi - at least, mine wouldn't when I tried.
Laptop HDMI ports are output only, & I don't think any laptop will power a RPi - at least, mine wouldn't when I tried.
Statistics: Posted by KeithMck — Sat Dec 13, 2025 2:27 pm