USB3.0 Dual Video Docking for Ultrabooks

BrianHarg · 02-12-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianHarg

I have the Dell D3100 Docking station and Dell Inspiron 7348. When I bought, sales told me it would power the laptop through the USB 3.0 I/O cable. Once received I can't get it to power the laptop. Called Dell support and they said it should also work - they sent me a replacement docking station - still no luck.

I finally heard back from another tech at Dell. It does not power the laptop...
"Please be informed that Dell D3000 (3100) series USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual Video Docking Station does not supply power to the docked system. The docked computer must use its own AC power to charge the battery."

JamesH · 03-04-2015, 11:14 AM

Hi,

None of the current docks will charge the notebook through USB.

However some docks can power the notebook through dedicated AC cables:

HP Universal dock http://h30094.www3.hp.com/product/sku/10752199
Targus ACP77 dock http://targus.com/us/universal-usb-3...ion-with-power
Targus ACP71 dock http://targus.com/us/universal-usb-3...power-acp71usz

Thanks,
James

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03-04-2015, 11:14 AM	#2
JamesH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,523	Hi, None of the current docks will charge the notebook through USB. However some docks can power the notebook through dedicated AC cables: HP Universal dock http://h30094.www3.hp.com/product/sku/10752199 Targus ACP77 dock http://targus.com/us/universal-usb-3...ion-with-power Targus ACP71 dock http://targus.com/us/universal-usb-3...power-acp71usz Thanks, James