Surely the answer for the yellow port came in but in case it didn't here's the answer: The yellow ports on Lenovo Laptops are always powered, meaning you can charge your phone even when the Laptop is turned off. Basically that port turns your pc into a powerbank.
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for the video! been looking into getting one of these since I just got an external monitor, keyboard and mouse for my setup and it's a bit of a fuss having to plug and unplug everything all the time. This was video was super useful. Thanks again and take care! :-)
Just got one with work but want to run 2 displays and they only come with 1 white and 1 blue cable but there's only one connection each on back of docking station. What do I do? Thanks.
@@LuckyVagabond I understood. Thanks for the answer. I didn't know you could screw it to the table. Does this fixing the dock to the table need to drill a hole?
@@LuckyVagabond Thanks for the answer . Sometimes docks are upgradable , by the looks of it , it might have been able to house a mini PCie board inside .
Hi, I've bought a similar dock, the Lenovo ThinkPad 40A2, for mi T540p Thinkpad, but after three months of use I realized that my Thinkpad is overheating. I presume this is due to the left side of the Dockstation blocking the cooling fan outlet. I'm really not sure if it's a problem because of the design of the dockstation or something is wrong with mine. Did happenned something similar to you? If anyone has any comments or recommendations regarding this problem, it would be helpful.
Hello, we have hundreds of these docking stations deployed and have never run into an overheating issue. However, we only use T4xx laptops. I believe your T540p should have exhaust vents along the back as well as along the left side, so the small block by the dock should be insignificant. Have you checked to see if you have a BIOS update? That may solve the cooling problem. Also, check to make sure your vents aren't clogged with dust.
@@mtuli_ps Hey man, can I ask you if you solved the overheating? I came across the same problem with my x250 and I'm wondering how to solve it cause I don't think the problem is with the laptop. Thanks in advance.
The dock should have come with a 90w power adapter, but a 65w power adapter will work also. A 45w power adapter will not work. The power adapter plugs into the dock and then your laptop gets powered by the dock, no need for two power adapters.
@@LuckyVagabond I found this dock but without a power supply. I'm wondering if someone got a laptop with a power supply, it might be useful for someone?
There's a port on the bottom, you slide the laptop into the docking station and it attaches to the port. It works but it's a PITA, newer models use USB-C/thunderbolt 3 port now so you can just plug in a cable (it's less fidgety). T470s appears to have both.
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Surely the answer for the yellow port came in but in case it didn't here's the answer: The yellow ports on Lenovo Laptops are always powered, meaning you can charge your phone even when the Laptop is turned off. Basically that port turns your pc into a powerbank.
Thanks for the great comment.
First port is USB port, that is used for charging usb devices (phones, mice, battery banks etc) as it is always on.
Nice. I didn't know that. Thanks.
That first yellow pług is for charging for example your smartphone.I have the same.Its very good practic station I use for my thinkpad T470😊
Yes, I love these docks. Very reliable. USB-C docks kinda stink.
The yellow port is USB 2.0 but it'll always power connected devices (can be used as a charging port with the laptop off/removed.)
Hey, just wanted to say thanks for the video! been looking into getting one of these since I just got an external monitor, keyboard and mouse for my setup and it's a bit of a fuss having to plug and unplug everything all the time. This was video was super useful. Thanks again and take care! :-)
You're welcome!
This sold me on buying an older ThinkPad, thank you...
T450 to T470 laptops are awesome. T440 has a crappy touchpad, so I stay away from those.
thank you
Just got one with work but want to run 2 displays and they only come with 1 white and 1 blue cable but there's only one connection each on back of docking station. What do I do? Thanks.
Run one monitor with the blue VGA cable and the other monitor with the white DVI cable.
Very helpful video , thanks .
thanks...
You're welcome!
But it's not completely safe... If a stranger wants to take it, can disconnect the cables and take the notebook along with the dock?
Yup, that's right, but you'd have to risk damaging the laptop to forcefully remove the dock. Also, the dock can be bolted to your desk.
@@LuckyVagabond I understood. Thanks for the answer. I didn't know you could screw it to the table. Does this fixing the dock to the table need to drill a hole?
hi, nice vid. can you tell me whether this fits with the Thinkpad W540, too?
Yes, but you'll need at least a 135w power adapter to power the dock and laptop.
Lucky Vagabond i have the original power adapter of the laptop. would that be sufficient?
How many watts is it? You'll need enough power for both the laptop and docking station.
Is there a part of the video where you actually turn it on?
Question : this is a dock plus a display replicator , what type of graphics card unit is inside this dock ?
Hey Rick, I don't think it has a graphics card, just an adapter to the various display outputs.
@@LuckyVagabond Thanks for the answer . Sometimes docks are upgradable , by the looks of it , it might have been able to house a mini PCie board inside .
Interesting, I didn't know that. I'll have to investigate. Thanks!
Hi, I've bought a similar dock, the Lenovo ThinkPad 40A2, for mi T540p Thinkpad, but after three months of use I realized that my Thinkpad is overheating. I presume this is due to the left side of the Dockstation blocking the cooling fan outlet. I'm really not sure if it's a problem because of the design of the dockstation or something is wrong with mine. Did happenned something similar to you? If anyone has any comments or recommendations regarding this problem, it would be helpful.
Hello, we have hundreds of these docking stations deployed and have never run into an overheating issue. However, we only use T4xx laptops. I believe your T540p should have exhaust vents along the back as well as along the left side, so the small block by the dock should be insignificant. Have you checked to see if you have a BIOS update? That may solve the cooling problem. Also, check to make sure your vents aren't clogged with dust.
@@LuckyVagabond Ok, I'll check that out. Thank you for the quick response :D
@@mtuli_ps Hey man, can I ask you if you solved the overheating? I came across the same problem with my x250 and I'm wondering how to solve it cause I don't think the problem is with the laptop. Thanks in advance.
I use with my x260, i have same problem.
@@ondrahajny4952 Try blowing out the exhaust ports using a can of compressed air, sometimes they can get clogged with dust, pet hair, etc. Can't hurt.
Can you use the 45w laptop charger or do you need to buy a 90w charger? I have a T440. Thanks
You can use the 45W charger.
No 45W is not enough power! You need to use 90W minimum
so you don't need a separate power supply for the dock if your laptop has a power supply?
The dock should have come with a 90w power adapter, but a 65w power adapter will work also. A 45w power adapter will not work. The power adapter plugs into the dock and then your laptop gets powered by the dock, no need for two power adapters.
@@LuckyVagabond I found this dock but without a power supply. I'm wondering if someone got a laptop with a power supply, it might be useful for someone?
Yes, if they have a 65w or 90w adapter, they can power the dock with their laptop adapter. Both the dock and laptop use the same plug type.
@@LuckyVagabond and then the laptop chargers via the dock? So you don't actually need 2 AC adapters. Thanks Lucky.
Correct. The laptop will charge through the dock. The power adapter needs to be a 65w or 90w for that to work.
obstructs ventilation?
Not that I've noticed with T460s, but YMMV.
Does the fan on the left side run, when the notebook is connected to the dock???
Sometimes when the laptop is under load, but not all the time.
@@LuckyVagabond thx,bro!
Is this something I could keep my laptop on for hours on end?
Yes, I keep mine on it all the time. It will charge the laptop also.
Hello, is this dock is working without the key?
Yes, as long as it's unlocked, you don't need the key.
Support thinkpad x240?
Yes!
Is there a model that uses an additional video card?
Not sure what you mean?
Yes😊
does it work on the lenovo t450?
Yes
but how do you plug your laptop into it?
There's a port on the bottom, you slide the laptop into the docking station and it attaches to the port. It works but it's a PITA, newer models use USB-C/thunderbolt 3 port now so you can just plug in a cable (it's less fidgety). T470s appears to have both.
Does It work with thinkpad t470s
Yes
port at laptop while docking at station can be use or not?
Which port are you asking about? The back left corner of the laptop is blocked by the docking station.
@@LuckyVagabond right corner? like hdmi port
plan to use 2 hdmi port for monitor (1 at docking, 1 at laptop)...it is possible?
btw my laptop t460
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No HDMI port
T440 and T450 do not.
On the laptop
I think the T460 and T470 have an HDMI port.
Yes
"I think that's power too" xDDD
Thanks