Questions tagged [usb-c]
USB-C is a symmetrical USB connector system. Use this tag for questions specific to USB-C; for all others, use the generic USB tag.
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I have an old Dell computer but the charger does not work
I have an old dell computer that has the regular charging socket malfunctioning.
I have been trying to find if I can use a charger that has USB C and then use an adapter on the laptop to convert USB A ...
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External portable Touchscreen monitor (USB-C) on non-touch laptop
I have a laptop without touch screen (acer aspire E17 E5-774G-5660). It does come with a USB Type-C connector that supports USB 3.1 Type-C, Gen 1 .
I bought a portable touch monitor also equipped with ...
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Is it possible to plug two USB-C devices into one USB-C port?
I have a two year old HP Spectre laptop. It has one USB-C port, which besides used for other USB-C devices, it is also used to rechage my laptop. That USB-C port is the only way of charging the laptop....
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How many devices can I power on USB 3.0 Hub vs USB C hub?
I was reading this thread here, but I don't have enough reputation to reply:
The Math Behind Lots of Devices on a USB Hub
Hex gives a very detailed answer in that "a powered hub with maximum ...
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USB ports of USB-C dock (HP G5) stop working when unplugging/replugging
I have a Dell XPS 9560 notebook running Windows 10 and the HP G5 USB-C dock to which I've added a monitor, an ethernet cable and several USB cables (for keyboard, mouse, webcam, etc).
It was working ...
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Does a USB-C Power Delivery splitter exist?
Does a USB-C Power Delivery splitter exist?
I’m considering purchasing an Apple 96W USB-C charger, which could Fast-Charge 2-3 devices at one time with that amount of power. The only downside is that ...
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Can a Thunderbolt device present itself as a USB device on systems that don't support Thunderbolt?
My question is whether the Thunderbolt 3 standard (essentially a super set of USB 3) allows a device to operate in a 'backwards compatible' manner when connected to a port that only supports USB.
For ...
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Laptop's USB-C port failure
Recently my HP laptop's USB-C port failed. This port was not used for charging, but I did use it to connect to a multi-purpose adapter that included an HDMI port, which I used to connect to my monitor....
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Phoenix hub type-C 9 in 1 is not working properly
I recently bought the following product: http://www.phoenixtechnologies.es/?mod=ampliar&act=ficha&val=PHHUBTYPEC9IN1 with the following connections:
I have just connected it to a Windows PC ...
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Why does this USB-C to USB-A adapter have a chip in it?
Background: I need to optimize a WFH environment consisting of a Desktop PC, a Windows Laptop, and a Mac Laptop. To that end, I'm looking into buying some combination of docks, KVM switches, and hubs. ...
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Is it possible to use mouse and keyboard through HP USB-C Dock G5 with notebook and another PC
I have hp notebook and I use mouse and keyboard through HP USB-C Dock G5 with this notebook. All works fine. Then I have a desktop PC as well, which is separate device. My question is, is it somehow ...
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Transfer rate using a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter
I have an external SSD drive that connects via USB 3.0. If I use a USB 3.0 to USB-C adapter would I be able to take advantage of the faster USB-C speeds or would the transfer speed still be only as ...
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Connecting a USB-C HUB to my USB-A-only desktop
I am looking at purchasing a hub like this one so I can easily connect my two monitors, mouse, and keyboard to my laptop, and also easily switch between laptop and desktop with minimal effort.
The ...
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How to properly use Samsung Magician on macOS in Parallels Desktop? How can I flash Samsung firmware on a MacBook Pro?
I have a 2019 MacBook Pro running macOS Catalina. I have a Samsung 840 EVO 750GB SSD that used to be the internal drive of a different MacBook Pro before its logic board died. I've repurposed this 840 ...
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Docking station for both USB 3 and USB C?
Does anybody know if I install a USB type C for my older ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0?
I want my desktop to connect with a docking station, so I can easily switch between my working laptop and personal ...
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monitor hdmi cable with usb-c and hdmi input
Do you know if a monitor hdmi cable exists that has two inputs from either usb-c and hdmi Like this.
I would like to be able to use my monitor with both my laptop and my desktop. Or do you know a ...
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USB-C and HDMI not working simultaneously
I have a Lenovo Thnikpad L-480 (i5-8250U) (Ubuntu 18.04) and I am using two other monitors with it, one through the onboard HDMI port and the second using a USB-C to HDMI, USB-C charging and USB-A ...
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HP Elitebook loses external video signal after short time in a dock
I have recently set up a docking station at home.
It works great when I connect my old desktop and my newer Lenovo T490 laptop.
However we have a work PC that I would like to connect as well, but we ...
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Upgrading Laptop SSD to larger size, can't initialize drive
MSI Dominator GT62VR laptop. Came with M.2 128gb SSD (THNSNJ128G8NY) for the OS volume (another TB for files, games etc), want to upgrade the OS volume to the 256GB version (THNSNJ256G8NY). I bought ...
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How does the retaining mechanism work on USB-C, and what will wear out?
I’ve looked for a good crossection of the mechanical elelements of a usb-c connector, and I can’t find a good one.
I’m curious how the retaining mechanism (the thing that makes it “click” in to place) ...
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How can I identify the speed, charging capability, video capability, etc. of my USB C cable?
I have a short (~1ft) USB C cable that "feels" well-built, like a Thunderbolt 3 cable. However, it does not have any branding anywhere so I can't look up the "model" of the cable.
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Using an UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor: U2720Q display with a Insprion 5579
Can I simply plug the USB-C cable of a UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor: U2720Q into a Insprion 5579 USB 3.0 Type A port with and adapter and use all of the display features except PD? Or alternatively ...
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Will a USB-C PCIe card take advantage of the installed graphics card for video out?
The proposed setup in the following is most probably not best practice, but will it work?
Background/motivation
We have recently upgraded all the laptops in our household, both work machines and ...
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My laptop already has a USB-C port, but it doesn't support display output. Can I upgrade it?
I have a Lenovo Ideapad L340 Gaming Laptop. The laptop has an existing USB-C port, but it is a Gen 1 port and therefore does not support display/video output.
I would like to use my USB-C dock to ...
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Can a USB-C monitor replace a docking station?
I am setting up a home office. I have a laptop, a mouse and a keyboard. I was going to buy a monitor and a docking station. However, I have discovered monitors with USB-C connection (I am considering ...
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Mini DisplayPort to USB-C docking station - Surface Book
I have a first generation Surface Book. It does not have HDMI or USB-C. It does have a Mini DisplayPort. I also have a couple of monitors that are connected to a docking station that wants to connect ...
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Is it possible to convert an HDMI signal to USB-C (Thunderbolt)
I have an LG UltraFine monitor that only accepts USB-C and I believe is generally marketed for Mac products. Now working at home I would like to use the monitor with my work laptop. The laptop dock ...
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how to extend image from a laptop to 2 other monitors using a usb c dock
I have a lenovo C740 laptop and im trying to connect two monitors to the laptop through a usb-c dock. Here is the usb c dock. One monitor is connected to the dock by vga while the other is connected ...
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USB 3.1 cable only transferring at 40MB/s speeds
I have a WD Passport SSD with USB 3.1. With the stock cable I transfer data at 380-420MB/s. (Limited to SATA)
I purchased a 10 foot USB C 3.1 gen 2 cable.
With this new cable I only transfer data at ...
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Can DisplayPort™ over USB-C™ communicate successfully with an HDMI Type A port?
I have an Acer Chromebook with a DisplayPort™-enabled USB-C™ port, have it connected via an adapter cable to an HDMI port on a 2019 HiSense TV, use it routinely to play various Zoom and YouTube video ...
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Is a USB-C hub/KVM possible?
I currently have the following configuration at home.
home computer, macmini, with two thunderbolts, each connected to an external monitor, and a USB2 connected to a usb2 hub for keyboard and mouse.
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HDMI to USB converter. Connect HDMI laptop output to USB (type C) input portable monitor
I have a portable monitor (Lenovo ThinkVision M14) which only accept USB Type C as input. My laptop is Asus Zenbook 14 and does not any USB which support display. The laptop have one HDMI output. Is ...
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Howto repair broken USB-C Power Delivery cable?
tl;dr: What are the requirements for a PD capable USB-C cable and plug?
As the USB-C plug/jack of my Dell charger is mechanically broken, I want to replace it.
So far, my naive attempt to simply ...
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Daisy Chaining between Lenovo X390 and two Philips Brilliance 328P6
Good day to all!
I've been trying to Daisy Chain my two Philips 328P6 USB-C docking monitors with my Lenovo X390 laptop.
Is it possible to achieve?
Thanks,
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switching docking station between desktop and laptop with usb-c (no kvm)
I'm relatively new to docking stations and all that Jazz and obsessed with USB-C.
Right now I have a macbook pro that I use for work and can connect to my three monitor setup via docking station.
The ...
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How to connect a mDP Mini Display Port 4K 60Hz / 30 Hz output from a Tablet PC to a new Portable 13 or 15" 2K/ 3K/ 4K Display with only USB-C support?
How to connect a mDP Mini Display Port 4K 60Hz / 30 Hz output from a Tablet PC to a Portable 13 or 15" 2K/ 3K/ 4K Display with only USB-C support?
I have a Surface Pro 3 and our family has 2 more ...
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USB-C to USB Type A Gen 2 adapter, do they exist? [closed]
After much searching, I can only find USB-C to USB Type A Gen 1, do Gen 2 versions exist?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017W3J65M/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2K1DKKHECCS2U&psc=1
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If I have two Windows machines with USB-C power, can I use one as a power source for the other?
I have two laptops; each has a USB-C port that accepts a 65W power supply, both running Windows 10.
Say I have laptop A fully-charged, and laptop B is nearly dead. I'd like to plug laptop A into B ...
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Can a Thunderbolt cable be "TB3" is it doesn't support 40GB/s
As I understood, thunderbolt 3 specs include a bitrate of 40Gb/s. How can this startech cable be TB3 if it's only 20Gb/s ?
https://www.startech.com/be/nl/Kabels/thunderbolt-3-kabels/thunderbolt-3-...
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Power monitor over usb-c
I was wondering if I would be able to power a monitor over usb-c since normal power cables are pretty clunky. The power should be sufficient as it provides up to 100W with the right cable.
Is it ...
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Cannot connect MBP to Dell U2417H monitor
I have contacted Apple as well as Dell Support multiple times on this issue. I also have looked at Apple/Dell guides to connecting monitors of which none work.
I have a 2017 MacBook Pro and am trying ...
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What can a program find out about a USB-C cable attached to the computer?
I plug an unknown USB-C cable into my computer.
Theoretically, could a program read information about that cable? In particular:
What version of USB it supports: 2.0, 3.1, etc.
Whether it supports ...
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Should I distribute my devices among USB-C ports, or is it ok to have one port to rule them all?
I'm buying a 16" MacBookPro which only has USB-C ports. I currently have no USB-C devices, so I am thinking of buying a hub/docking station with a few different ports and 85W+ pass-through charging ...
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Mini Display Port to USB-C
I have an external monitor with only USB-C as input (Lenovo M14), and i have an old laptop (Lenovo 2017) with only HDMI and Min Display port as output.
I seek for an adapter in internet but and i ...
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How to identify which port in graphics card to connect to USB-C Link for oculus quest
I have a PC with Geforce RTX 2070 video card which seems to have 3 ports. I have an Oclus Quest which specifies specs for its USB-C Link cable for wired connection to the PC. Whats my best option for ...
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Video signal is available for usb type c on model hp pavilion ck000nq?
I want to connect a monitor with 144hz on my laptop. Currently if I connect it only through hdmi I get 60hz. I tried to connect it through a USB C to Display Port adapter but I am not sure that my ...
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detect USB C/ Thunderbolt 3 connection in event viewer?
I have recently made a simple PowerShell script that upon connection of a PnP device checks whether a "razer naga" mouse is connected and runs the synapse software. Upon disconnection of the device, ...
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HDMI USB-C External Monitor and Mouse
I have a monitor that is connected via (i) HDMI to HDMI cable that goes into a (ii) HDMI to USB-C adapter (so two wires). The USB-C connects to my laptop. Video is transmitted fine.
Audio is ...
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Extra power through USB3 to make a thunderbolt powered USB switch work better
I have a usb-c thunderbolt HuB that has a HDMI output, a VGA output, 3 USB3 ports, an ethernet one and it has to be connected to a power adapter and to the laptop. I'm suspecting that the power in is ...
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Problems after Updating USB Drivers (BSOD and more)
I updated all drivers of my pc. After updating them an USB Cable(for samsung) doesn't work. It used to work perfectly fine before updating. This cable isn't an original one, so I tried an original ...