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.
@shakeitshakeitbaby
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@rhonskibeat1
11 ай бұрын
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!
@annasitthi-amorn3791
2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I thank you for saving our marriage!
@SY-ky8xi
Жыл бұрын
I like to know why? 😅
@Peter-mo3pr
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@ShayGlenn
Жыл бұрын
🤣
@28Faya
Жыл бұрын
😂
@ItCantRainForever2
Жыл бұрын
Lol
@ekilgore01
10 ай бұрын
By far this is the best tutorial I’ve seen for setting up a docking station!
@rachelfeldman2274
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@tanyakasper3046
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@arkady714
Жыл бұрын
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.
@viviandemianiw6207
2 ай бұрын
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.
@gabrielafuchs6436
6 ай бұрын
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!
@gordon2922
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much to explain that the usb-a is for data, and not for power. Thx!
@AnimeshSingh-oj2ep
Жыл бұрын
Working in IT support this video really helped me to understand the concept of docking station. Appreciate it
@sandrafrench2344
3 ай бұрын
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! 🙂
@paularaulinaitis3068
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! This was so much easier than trying to follow the "instructions" that came with the hybrid dock!
@dorrethramsay5863
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnwickiscool
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The trick was plugging in the usb-c in the back of the docker 😮
@liamdaly9094
2 жыл бұрын
Made my life so much easier having this available 👍🏻 doing the Lords work brother
@junaid20950
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@KickAssets
Ай бұрын
Great video. Curious to know why they don't use more ports at front of dock.
@jamesferry5119
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Mike you have helped me and my partner tremendously
@Missdoddato-np1xp
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I used this to troubleshoot where the power breakdown was.
@aliciagonzalez7907
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I was plugging the usbc in the front! Had everything else right. Yay!!
@deboraluthi6214
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video, at minute 3:50 I already found the mistake I made. So helpful!
@FoundationForLawandG
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@habanera1988
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much I find someone to explain it the best way posible
@Neekie74
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have trying to connect this all night!
@filipinotrini
Жыл бұрын
this is real cool. love it alot. A must have usb c docking station. Thanks for the heads up
@ashleythompson201
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@mezareyesomaralejandro2854
11 ай бұрын
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.
@VigilanteMian
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent setup video. In many videos I've noticed they don't explain the setup of the cables.
@robertspeeksjr2428
6 ай бұрын
Very helpful thank you Mike! Looking good brother
@liquiduser
2 жыл бұрын
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?
@ShayGlenn
Жыл бұрын
You sir.. are a god 👏
@Chareb8
10 ай бұрын
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
@travelerfourever1347
Жыл бұрын
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
@kildli
2 жыл бұрын
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!
@wecarewecare3802
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Do you use a different cable for the mac? My wife has a mac and and was wondering if this will work
@kildli
2 жыл бұрын
@@wecarewecare3802 used same cable
@ARossInLondon
10 ай бұрын
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.
@bhanuv9124
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this Video. It's very helpful.
@vsakin
Жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for this step-by-step explanation for all that =) It is really helpful to learn all functions.
@bryceg9724
Жыл бұрын
You're the best! Thank you so much for the great video
@angelopinheiro8099
Жыл бұрын
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?
@SeyferX
Жыл бұрын
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?
@Sahta99
2 ай бұрын
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
@diezgp
6 ай бұрын
Very nice video!
@xPamzee
2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why it wasn’t working then all the sudden. I didn’t even have the power cord. Nice 🎉
@andrewdebona5255
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the straightforward instructions
@fwilliams1930
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this tutorial!
@sherileepoetcmt
Жыл бұрын
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!!
@Lasha-GiorgiIntskirveli
3 ай бұрын
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?
@krapekk
Жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thank you! 🤟
@eXenergizer
Жыл бұрын
This video really helped thank you!
@eliyahuguttman1698
2 жыл бұрын
You are a god!!!! Only person explaining it well. Thx!!
@tommydinh6639
3 ай бұрын
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.
@tamannaaziz1342
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! Really helpful :)
@JesujuwonloDudusola
Жыл бұрын
Thanks alot man
@evatinglef7265
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@vttv583
2 жыл бұрын
The Ethernet cable is optional. It is only necessary if you want to use a wired internet connection through the docking station.
@ashleymiller4523
2 жыл бұрын
Get an hdmi cord
@triplexxgamer1080
Ай бұрын
Do i need to have a think pad or a think vision computer for it to work or can it be any computer
@nurimep
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good video.
@mnorban
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful!! Thank you so much!
@cancer2900
Жыл бұрын
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?
@idesign254
Жыл бұрын
What resolutions did you get using DP and HDMI with the docking station?
@jaysmith6013
Жыл бұрын
Great explanation thank you!
@TheHeartfeltHoney
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks
@knightcassondra
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!!!!
@zhaklinatefova3611
Жыл бұрын
what laptop you used for this video?
@cafedelmario
9 ай бұрын
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?
@arunimashrivastava2833
2 жыл бұрын
Thnku thnku so much u saved me man🫶🏻
@markvelber8664
Жыл бұрын
Hi, which model of the Lenovo Thinkpad laptop is this ? T480? Thanks
@vttv583
Жыл бұрын
The laptop in the video is a Thinkpad E14
@ptwo7100
10 ай бұрын
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.
@TrungPham1310xx
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, very detail review I just wondering that I am using the T14 AMD and X1 Nano Intel i5, can I use this dock for both my devices? (Because there is no thunderbolt on this 40AF0135US dock)
@vttv583
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure about your specific machines, but you can check on Lenovo's accessories lookup for compatibility to see if they match that dock: support.lenovo.com/us/en/accessorieslookup
@chelssweit3695
9 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!
@lordphilip
2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. Thanks for the lesson.
@irenemv
2 жыл бұрын
Very clear and useful demonstration, thank you.
@IrJoe
Жыл бұрын
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)
@m6rrow
Ай бұрын
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?
@frankcruz8068
Жыл бұрын
Well explained, thanks!
@altoma3562
Жыл бұрын
Does it support 144hz for 1440p? Thanks!
@ep5713
2 жыл бұрын
Will any USB-C cable work or does it have to be a thunder bolt 3 cable.
@vttv583
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@NnamdiSyonwuka
2 жыл бұрын
Quick question please, do I have to use both HDMI and display output Cable?
@ablockprincess
Жыл бұрын
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…
@michellecruz7296
Жыл бұрын
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?
@allegri9cl
Жыл бұрын
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..
@ejay3377
2 жыл бұрын
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?
@king_invictus
2 жыл бұрын
I have it set up and it shows up only one one scree- am I missing something? Other than that the tutorial has been excellent!
@juankrevisky5422
8 ай бұрын
would this work with a Thinkpad E15 gen2?
@anthonyrono8607
10 ай бұрын
Does the usb A support multi-display?
@ebentechstudio
2 жыл бұрын
what's the power wattage, voltage, ams of the power adapter of the ThinkPad USB C with USB A Dock
@TheMonkeur
2 жыл бұрын
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 !
@vttv583
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@eugwong
Жыл бұрын
If, I get a longer replacement cable for the USB C/A cable, what do I need to buy?
@mithonaphal
7 ай бұрын
thank you
@davidkelemen3305
Жыл бұрын
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
@RAWZY237
2 жыл бұрын
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
@vttv583
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ibrahimbenaboubacarnombre8842
10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@french7948
Жыл бұрын
Mucho gracias!
@breadwinnersandbedwetters6858
Жыл бұрын
Can I use 2 hdmi ports with this dock?
@BreakthroughEmpowered
Жыл бұрын
Does this need driver settings to have it work
@brianfitz08
Жыл бұрын
Hello. I followed your setup exactly however, unfortunately the light remains amber and will turn to white when I connect my laptop.
@bhargav4402
2 жыл бұрын
I seem to have a problem connecting my Wired Keyboard and wireless mouse to the Dock. They dont work when they're plugged into the dock. Any advice?
@Manoj17Patankar
Жыл бұрын
umm I have the Lenovo Universal USB C dock setup per the guidelines, but the USB C cable between the back of the dock and the laptop itself doesnt power up the lapotp. Im having to use the charger that came with the laptop to power it up separately. The charger that came with the docking kit is a 90W charger, and the one with the laptop is a 135W charger. Is it that a 90W charger is incapable of powering up the docking station as well as the laptop on its own, and thats why I am having to use the 135W charger? What am I missing here?
@AleSuggests
Жыл бұрын
Did you fix this? I have the 90w charger myself, the docking station streams data and display when hooked via USB C, but it doesn't power the laptop. I am wondering if I should invest in buying the 135w or not. Did you also ever try to connect it to a laptop via USB A and do you happen to know if it delivers power that way? This video says it does not deliver power via USB A, but on the Lenovo website it says that it does. Thank you
@luuvweez
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask, I have a lenovo T14 thinkpad laptop and I wanted to have 2 monitors display but the other monitor is unable to detect. Im using VGA to HDMI for both monitors. One hdmi is connected to USB-C adapter (right side monitor - display 2) and the other HDMI (left side monitor - display 3) connected to hdmi port in the laptop but this is not detected in the laptop... please advise how to fix? Thank you.
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