Connecting a 5.1 to TV and video streaming laptop, using HDMI and component cables

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I have following 4 devices:
HD TV ( pic attached) http://postimg.org/image/gfyqxxp4f/

Blueray system Sony BDP-S580 (pic attached) http://postimg.org/image/9xeogtfi3/

Sony HT-IS100 5.1 system (pic attached) http://postimg.org/image/4rzd8x0x3/

PC Laptop with HDMI


Also, along with a HDMI cable, I have 1 five component cable, 1 three component cable, and 1 two component cable (pics attached)
http://postimg.org/image/ah1n1zer3/

Right now,
1. I can attach connect my laptop to TV and watch streaming (without 5.1).
2. Connct 5 component from my BDP to TV and watch( without 5.1).
3. Connect BDP audio to sony 5.1 (via 2 component) and video to TV (via 3 component).

Using the provided connection cable, What would be best possible way to connect my laptop to TV such that I can watch the video on TV and hear the sound from sony's 5.1 and similarly connect BDP to TV and 5.1.

It would be better If I can switch from laptop streaming to BDP with minimum (or none) connection rearrangement?

Will any extra cable ease the process of switching?

Thanks for your time and help !
 
Solution
Best way to connect this equipment is to use HDMI to connect both the PC and BD player to the Sony system. Connect the Sony system to the TV with HDMI.
If you use the internal tuner in the TV then connect the TV to the Sony system with an optical audio cable. No cables to rearrange and surround sound on all your sources.
Using the component video and audio cables will compromise the picture and sound.
Best way to connect this equipment is to use HDMI to connect both the PC and BD player to the Sony system. Connect the Sony system to the TV with HDMI.
If you use the internal tuner in the TV then connect the TV to the Sony system with an optical audio cable. No cables to rearrange and surround sound on all your sources.
Using the component video and audio cables will compromise the picture and sound.
 
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