Thank you so much for this video. A friend was trying to set up a work station at home with no IT support from her employer. I found this video and it is amazing. Part of our problem was they sent the wrong cords. Your instructions were so specific I figured out what she needed and ordered the cords overnight from Amazon and had her up and running this morning. I am a school bus driver so have absolutely no knowledge about this techy stuff. Your instructions were so easy to follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
THANK YOU so much! I was plugging in USB C wrong and could not figure out why it wasn't working! The world needs people who are helpful techies like you.
Thank you so much! I spent an hour trying to figure out how to get my new thinkpad docking station working with my laptop and just couldn't figure out until I found this video! Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! One day my work laptop and monitor decided they didn't want to talk to each other so I figured I should reconnect using the docking station I've had in a box for over a year. This video got me through after two hours of confusion.
Starting a new remote day job tomorrow. Had a ton to unpack and this video was indescribably useful. Thank you very much for taking the time to post it. It'll give me a real hand up.
I am setting up my work station with 2 monitors and a laptop. I am treading in unfamiliar territory but you made this quite easy to figure out.Thank you so much.
Was having issue with my office setup I have used 2 HDMI cable’s one directly from thinkpad to monitor and other to the doc and it worked moved to new place and one 1 monitor was detecting and have attached both monitor together and as I unplugged one the monitor which is detecting the other popups else it wont detect, tried updating drivers but as we dont have admin rights raised internal ticket and this video pop up. just switched one cable from hdmi to display port and it worked thank you for the video.
Best video yet. I am trying to set up my docking station and was having trouble after watching other videos, but your video was very clear at showing all the different courts up close thank you thank you.
I’ve been watching a lot of videos trying to figure out how to set up my monitors and your by far exceeded the previous videos I had seen. Thanks for dumbing it down for people like me!
3:13. Magic words. Plug into the back, not the front. The diagram is wrong in the instructions I got with the unit is wrong. Thank You for solving the mystery.
Thank you so much! Very clear and concise instructions. I attempted last night, but made a couple of missteps, but your video showed me where I went wrong. Can't wait to get home and try again using this info! 🙂
Thank you. Unfortunately the docking station does not seem to connect the monitors for my work laptop. It works well with my personal laptop but when I connect the work laptop the keyboard and mouse connected to the docking station work well, but it the monitors. Funny because my work computer (also a thinkpad) works well with the same type of docking station at work! So what am I doing wrong?
Thanks for this. Do you know if there's anyway to turn off power delivery on this dock? I have a gaming laptop and the power delivered isn't enough to keep it going so having to use the power brick alongside the dock power.
Will the USB3 adaptor to the power cord do screen sharing? I have an old (T490s) with a docking station and multiple screens and it's working fine since the cable from the docking to the laptop is one and the same (USB-C ports). Now I have acquired a Lenovo Ip3 laptop and doesn't come up with a USB-C port. Which adaptor do I need to buy to connect the docking station to my new Lenovo IP3 laptop?
The set up at my office works perfectly fine. Just connecting usbc to my thinkpad laptop charges and mirrors screen and everything else. The one I have at home is the same but doesnt charge the laptop which is super annoying..
Amazing! Quick question. when you said that with the USB-A will only work data, that includes the HDMI and DP? I have one laptop that doesnt suport usb-c so I am looking a docking station to connect 2 monitors.
Thank you for the very informative video. My Lenovo Legion 5 has the USB C port at the back of the laptop. The power port is on the left side and is a yellow square identical to the one provided with the power supply brick. When using this docking station, can I use the USB C port on the back of the laptop or should I use the provided usb adapter and plug it in the side of the laptop? Thank you
Should I be able to use the usb ports while dock is plugged in but laptop is off? I mean, for charging only, since data doesn't have anywhere to go? I've set up a smartwatch charger in one of the ports and it it constantly starting the charge then ending it, like it can't draw enough power from the dock? When the laptop is on, it charges without issues
hi um i was wondering what cable i should order for my laptop i have the same laptop as urs intelcorei5 so what cable should i by and am using a coby as my gaming monitor
Hello Richard, in your situation the cable that you would need, would depend on the output that your laptop has and the input that your display has. Please keep in mind that some cables are directional and will only pass data when connected in the correct configuration.
Hi, I'm admittedly clueless as to why you have a docking station. I have an Acer monitor (R240HY) and Thinkpad 15 gen 4. Want to have an extra screen. Is there one cord that would work for that? I have rewards at Lenovo so trying to figure out what accessory cord I could buy and it would work to make that connection. Thanks for any help!!
If you close the laptop so that the screen is touching the keyboard, do the monitors shut off? I know for Dell if you plug in the docking station while your laptop closed, the monitors still display and function.
Would Ubuntu linux work with it well? Can I connect 2 laptops to the same dock? If I need to switch between 2 laptops? Would it work with 144hz monitor?
Question: When the Docking Station is connected by ethernet to my home notework, are the ports available for use? Can I use like a hub and utilize the usb ports or, is everything only functional when the Thonkpad laptop is connected?
I came across an older generation of this dock at a thrift store. It was missing the USB C cable. I imagine I can't use any random type-c. What should I look for when buying a new cable.
I have a Lenovo T490 laptop, and a Dell Monitor. The sound (for Teams/Zoom) stops working when I connect to the docking station. How do I remedy this? I have had this problem before, but, can't remember the solution. Also, I guess it's easy to use the monitor only when the laptop is closed...what setting do I need to adjust to make this happen?
It has to be a USB C or Thunderbolt cable capable of 60 watts of power delivery. Make sure the cable is rated for 60 watts before using it on this dock.
can the display port have a regular HDMI connected to the back of the monitor? i am using this type cables but my monitor is not detecting the signal...any ideas?
I have a lenovo ideapad 3i and an L15 portable monitor that uses usb-c any recommendations on an adapter 😭 pls help I’ve tried using an hdmi to usb and doesn’t work and a usb-c female to usb male and it doesn’t work either…
Hi! Thank you so much for this vid. I'm setting up my home office with one monitor. I don't have the ethernet cable - do I need that? The dock is working, but my monitor is not.
Hello Jia! I am sorry to say but the remote power button feature will only work with compatible Lenovo laptops connected to the docking station. The other features of the docking station should function normally via USB-C.
The Display Ports and HDMI located in the back should not stack each other. I am unable to use my third monitor, is there a fix or loophole to bringing my third monitor to life?
Hello Ilyas, I would start with verifying compatibility with the computer first, if the dock and the computer are compatible, I would suggest verifying that all of your connections are plugged into the correct ports and that the cables are fully inserted. Lastly I would suggest verifying that your cables are correct, please keep in mind that some cables are directional and will only pass data in one direction.
Why is this 1000x better than the videos posted by the actual brands who make this tech. Thank you😭
Thank you so much for this video. A friend was trying to set up a work station at home with no IT support from her employer. I found this video and it is amazing. Part of our problem was they sent the wrong cords. Your instructions were so specific I figured out what she needed and ordered the cords overnight from Amazon and had her up and running this morning. I am a school bus driver so have absolutely no knowledge about this techy stuff. Your instructions were so easy to follow. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
THANK YOU so much! I was plugging in USB C wrong and could not figure out why it wasn't working! The world needs people who are helpful techies like you.
My husband and I thank you for saving our marriage!
I like to know why? 😅
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Lol
By far this is the best tutorial I’ve seen for setting up a docking station!
Thank you so much! I spent an hour trying to figure out how to get my new thinkpad docking station working with my laptop and just couldn't figure out until I found this video! Thank you!
You were the only person to mention about the docking station light changing from orange to white, when the laptop is connected right. Thank you!
Working in IT support this video really helped me to understand the concept of docking station. Appreciate it
THANK YOU!!! One day my work laptop and monitor decided they didn't want to talk to each other so I figured I should reconnect using the docking station I've had in a box for over a year. This video got me through after two hours of confusion.
Starting a new remote day job tomorrow. Had a ton to unpack and this video was indescribably useful. Thank you very much for taking the time to post it. It'll give me a real hand up.
I am setting up my work station with 2 monitors and a laptop. I am treading in unfamiliar territory but you made this quite easy to figure out.Thank you so much.
Thank you! The trick was plugging in the usb-c in the back of the docker 😮
Was having issue with my office setup I have used 2 HDMI cable’s one directly from thinkpad to monitor and other to the doc and it worked moved to new place and one 1 monitor was detecting and have attached both monitor together and as I unplugged one the monitor which is detecting the other popups else it wont detect, tried updating drivers but as we dont have admin rights raised internal ticket and this video pop up.
just switched one cable from hdmi to display port and it worked thank you for the video.
Best video yet. I am trying to set up my docking station and was having trouble after watching other videos, but your video was very clear at showing all the different courts up close thank you thank you.
I’ve been watching a lot of videos trying to figure out how to set up my monitors and your by far exceeded the previous videos I had seen. Thanks for dumbing it down for people like me!
Thank you so much to explain that the usb-a is for data, and not for power. Thx!
3:13. Magic words. Plug into the back, not the front. The diagram is wrong in the instructions I got with the unit is wrong.
Thank You for solving the mystery.
Made my life so much easier having this available 👍🏻 doing the Lords work brother
Thank you! This was so much easier than trying to follow the "instructions" that came with the hybrid dock!
Thank you so much! Very clear and concise instructions. I attempted last night, but made a couple of missteps, but your video showed me where I went wrong. Can't wait to get home and try again using this info! 🙂
Thank you. I used this to troubleshoot where the power breakdown was.
Thank you!! I was plugging the usbc in the front! Had everything else right. Yay!!
Thank you so much Mike you have helped me and my partner tremendously
Thank you so much! I have trying to connect this all night!
Excellent setup video. In many videos I've noticed they don't explain the setup of the cables.
this is real cool. love it alot. A must have usb c docking station. Thanks for the heads up
Thank you so much I find someone to explain it the best way posible
Great video. Curious to know why they don't use more ports at front of dock.
I have one of these docking station for my work computer (thinkpad) but it also works so well with my personal surface pro and my wife's macbook pro!
Hi,
Do you use a different cable for the mac? My wife has a mac and and was wondering if this will work
@@wecarewecare3802 used same cable
Thank you so much for this video, at minute 3:50 I already found the mistake I made. So helpful!
Thank you. Unfortunately the docking station does not seem to connect the monitors for my work laptop. It works well with my personal laptop but when I connect the work laptop the keyboard and mouse connected to the docking station work well, but it the monitors. Funny because my work computer (also a thinkpad) works well with the same type of docking station at work! So what am I doing wrong?
Very helpful thank you Mike! Looking good brother
Not all heroes wear capes. Thank you so much. New WFH fole and this was a nightmare for 2 hours until I found this video! Whew! It worked!
I was wondering why it wasn’t working then all the sudden. I didn’t even have the power cord. Nice 🎉
I have had my dock for at least a year. Only today did I learn how to plug everything in to use it. Smh. Thank you
You're the best! Thank you so much for the great video
thanks for the straightforward instructions
Thank you for making this Video. It's very helpful.
You sir.. are a god 👏
Thanks for this. Do you know if there's anyway to turn off power delivery on this dock? I have a gaming laptop and the power delivered isn't enough to keep it going so having to use the power brick alongside the dock power.
thanks a lot for this step-by-step explanation for all that =) It is really helpful to learn all functions.
This video really helped thank you!
Thanks alot man
Thanks for making this tutorial!
Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Very nice video!
Will the USB3 adaptor to the power cord do screen sharing? I have an old (T490s) with a docking station and multiple screens and it's working fine since the cable from the docking to the laptop is one and the same (USB-C ports).
Now I have acquired a Lenovo Ip3 laptop and doesn't come up with a USB-C port. Which adaptor do I need to buy to connect the docking station to my new Lenovo IP3 laptop?
This was very helpful. Thank you! 🤟
You are a god!!!! Only person explaining it well. Thx!!
Do i need to have a think pad or a think vision computer for it to work or can it be any computer
Thanks for the good video.
Great explanation thank you!
The set up at my office works perfectly fine. Just connecting usbc to my thinkpad laptop charges and mirrors screen and everything else. The one I have at home is the same but doesnt charge the laptop which is super annoying..
Where do you find an adapter like the one at 3:28? What is it called?
Amazing! Quick question. when you said that with the USB-A will only work data, that includes the HDMI and DP? I have one laptop that doesnt suport usb-c so I am looking a docking station to connect 2 monitors.
Awesome! Thanks
Very helpful!! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the very informative video. My Lenovo Legion 5 has the USB C port at the back of the laptop. The power port is on the left side and is a yellow square identical to the one provided with the power supply brick. When using this docking station, can I use the USB C port on the back of the laptop or should I use the provided usb adapter and plug it in the side of the laptop? Thank you
Very clear and useful demonstration, thank you.
Should I be able to use the usb ports while dock is plugged in but laptop is off? I mean, for charging only, since data doesn't have anywhere to go? I've set up a smartwatch charger in one of the ports and it it constantly starting the charge then ending it, like it can't draw enough power from the dock? When the laptop is on, it charges without issues
What resolutions did you get using DP and HDMI with the docking station?
Thank you for the video! Really helpful :)
hi um i was wondering what cable i should order for my laptop i have the same laptop as urs intelcorei5 so what cable should i by and am using a coby as my gaming monitor
Hello Richard, in your situation the cable that you would need, would depend on the output that your laptop has and the input that your display has. Please keep in mind that some cables are directional and will only pass data when connected in the correct configuration.
Hi, I'm admittedly clueless as to why you have a docking station. I have an Acer monitor (R240HY) and Thinkpad 15 gen 4. Want to have an extra screen. Is there one cord that would work for that? I have rewards at Lenovo so trying to figure out what accessory cord I could buy and it would work to make that connection. Thanks for any help!!
Thnku thnku so much u saved me man🫶🏻
Well explained, thanks!
If you close the laptop so that the screen is touching the keyboard, do the monitors shut off? I know for Dell if you plug in the docking station while your laptop closed, the monitors still display and function.
Hi. Could you please tell me if USB type C port does not support video output, can I still connect external monitors using this dock station?
Great Video. Thanks for the lesson.
Would Ubuntu linux work with it well?
Can I connect 2 laptops to the same dock? If I need to switch between 2 laptops?
Would it work with 144hz monitor?
Quick question please, do I have to use both HDMI and display output Cable?
Mucho gracias!
would this work with a Thinkpad E15 gen2?
If, I get a longer replacement cable for the USB C/A cable, what do I need to buy?
Question: When the Docking Station is connected by ethernet to my home notework, are the ports available for use? Can I use like a hub and utilize the usb ports or, is everything only functional when the Thonkpad laptop is connected?
THANK YOU!!
thank you
I came across an older generation of this dock at a thrift store. It was missing the USB C cable. I imagine I can't use any random type-c. What should I look for when buying a new cable.
I have a Lenovo T490 laptop, and a Dell Monitor. The sound (for Teams/Zoom) stops working when I connect to the docking station. How do I remedy this? I have had this problem before, but, can't remember the solution.
Also, I guess it's easy to use the monitor only when the laptop is closed...what setting do I need to adjust to make this happen?
what's the power wattage, voltage, ams of the power adapter of the ThinkPad USB C with USB A Dock
Does this need driver settings to have it work
Can you this for 3 monitors
Does the usb A support multi-display?
Will any USB-C cable work or does it have to be a thunder bolt 3 cable.
It has to be a USB C or Thunderbolt cable capable of 60 watts of power delivery. Make sure the cable is rated for 60 watts before using it on this dock.
can the display port have a regular HDMI connected to the back of the monitor? i am using this type cables but my monitor is not detecting the signal...any ideas?
Can I switch between my Work set up to my personal gaming pc using this? if so how do i plug my Pc in to the dock? (no usb c)
Hi mate, my power button is lit up but its not turning on my laptop, its a thinkpad docking station but using a dell laptop should it still work?
Thanks
Does it support 144hz for 1440p? Thanks!
I have a lenovo ideapad 3i and an L15 portable monitor that uses usb-c any recommendations on an adapter 😭 pls help I’ve tried using an hdmi to usb and doesn’t work and a usb-c female to usb male and it doesn’t work either…
Hi! Thank you so much for this vid. I'm setting up my home office with one monitor. I don't have the ethernet cable - do I need that? The dock is working, but my monitor is not.
The Ethernet cable is optional. It is only necessary if you want to use a wired internet connection through the docking station.
Get an hdmi cord
Hi, which model of the Lenovo Thinkpad laptop is this ? T480?
Thanks
The laptop in the video is a Thinkpad E14
will the power button on the docking station work if connected to a dell inspiron through the usb 3.0 adapter?
Hello Jia! I am sorry to say but the remote power button feature will only work with compatible Lenovo laptops connected to the docking station. The other features of the docking station should function normally via USB-C.
The Display Ports and HDMI located in the back should not stack each other. I am unable to use my third monitor, is there a fix or loophole to bringing my third monitor to life?
Can I hook up my personal and work laptop to this docking station to use 1 monitor
Hello Olivia, the docking station will only support having a single computer connected to it at a time.
What is the solution if the monitor does not get detected using docking station with USB-C cable connection with laptop?
Thanks for the video !
Hello Ilyas, I would start with verifying compatibility with the computer first, if the dock and the computer are compatible, I would suggest verifying that all of your connections are plugged into the correct ports and that the cables are fully inserted. Lastly I would suggest verifying that your cables are correct, please keep in mind that some cables are directional and will only pass data in one direction.
what laptop you used for this video?
Hi laptop doesn’t start from sleep mode when connected to the docking station. I have to open up the screen first and then it connect to the monitors
Hello. I followed your setup exactly however, unfortunately the light remains amber and will turn to white when I connect my laptop.
Is there a way to make it work without the USB A? I have a Thunderbolt 4 port on my laptop but if I connect it to the docking station it doesn't work