Setting Up Your Dell WD19TBS Dock

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  • Опубликовано: 4 дек 2024

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  • @LivingInOkeechobee
    @LivingInOkeechobee 7 месяцев назад +7

    Great video but you explained how to connect almost every adapter but did not explain what type of port/connector you need going from the dock to the laptop. You should start first with how the dock connects to the main device (laptop) vs. all the peripherals first. I cannot find any video on this docking station that explains this and it baffles me. Thanks!

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  6 месяцев назад

      Sorry about that and thanks for the note! The connection from the dock to the laptop is USB-C. Thankfully the majority of docks utilize USB-C to connect to laptops, creating a bit of standardization between for Windows and Apple models.

    • @danielnvrt
      @danielnvrt 3 месяца назад

      @@sculawtechs hi! If my PC doesn´t have a USB C port will this work if I use a USB C female to USB 3.0 male adapter? Currently struggling with setting up the unit and I have a feeling it might just not be compatible? Thanks in advance!

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  3 месяца назад

      @@danielnvrt We haven't tested a USB-C to USB-A adapter on a laptop w/o any USB-C ports, but I don't think that would work due to the data transfer/power limitations with the USB 3.0 connection.

  • @Eliecer2000
    @Eliecer2000 2 года назад +3

    Hi, putting your dell in clamshell mode, is it possible to turn it on from the transmitter without opening the laptop?

  • @StormStars
    @StormStars 2 года назад +2

    This was helpful. Thank you

  • @John-fq3zt
    @John-fq3zt Год назад +1

    Is their a way to connect two hdmi monitors to the dock?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      Hi John, unfortunately on this specific dell dock there is only one HDMI port, so if your monitors only have HDMI inputs, then you would need an HDMI to DisplayPort or HDMI cable or adapter. We have started receiving the Dell WD22TB4 which also has a miniDisplayPort/USB-C option as well, which I have also seen more often on newer monitors.

  • @halbourneutube
    @halbourneutube 7 месяцев назад +1

    the power/lightning bolt iconpn the front left corner of the unit does not light up, but appears to have that ability. It is hidden from the camera by the laptop- In what situations does it light up?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  6 месяцев назад

      Yes! The power button on the dock does light up with pressed to power on a connected laptop. We are now using the Dell WD22TB4, so we'll be sure to include a note about that for the updated video.

  • @papitsunami464
    @papitsunami464 2 года назад +1

    Is it possible to turn on the laptop without opening the lid with just the docking station?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  2 года назад

      If you have an external keyboard/mouse connected and press the power button on the dock, it should power it up. It may vary between a Dell and MacBook, but we can try testing that out this week

  • @Andyr-ge1sj
    @Andyr-ge1sj 2 года назад +1

    Do I need a laptop to connect in-order to work because my Said no vga cable

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  2 года назад

      Yes you will need to connect a laptop for the dock to work. If you only have a VGA/HDMI/DisplayPort cable connected to a monitor, with no laptop connected to the dock, you will probably see a 'no signal' message or something similar on the monitor.

  • @FilipedeMoraesPaiva
    @FilipedeMoraesPaiva Год назад

    The power supply of the dock is only for charging the laptop or is it necessary for better connection to the monitors?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      The dock power supply is necessary to power the dock itself and provide power to the connected laptop, and the dock will not function/push a signal to connected monitors without it.

  • @cald1421
    @cald1421 Год назад +1

    Does this not work with dual 27e22h monitors? I don’t have display cables with those. Just 2 HDMI cables but ONE Hdmi port on the dock: wtf?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      With the WD19TBS you would not be able to use dual '27e22h' monitors because they only have 1 HDMI and 1 VGA port. On the other hand, if you already have the monitors and the dock, a workaround would be to purchase an "HDMI to DisplayPort" adapter (around $10 US).

  • @abdula7613
    @abdula7613 2 года назад

    A fruitful tutorial, Thank you :)

  • @mikeb1613
    @mikeb1613 Год назад

    Is the power button also supposed to work to turn the laptop on, after it's been shut down?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      Yes! If the laptop is shutdown or asleep, the power button on the dock should power on the laptop or wake it from sleep mode.

  • @ryan6881
    @ryan6881 Год назад

    Can I connect my other computer to the dock so I do t have to keep switching cables?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      From our testing/use cases, we have never connected 2 computers to the dock, but in our experiences this dock does not function as a kvm switch if that is what you are looking for.

  • @krystalall7265
    @krystalall7265 Месяц назад

    1. Can I use this as just a way to use dual monitors without it having to be charging my laptop the whole time? I’m concerned for my laptop being charged for so long.
    2. My surface pro laptop keeps giving me a “connecting” notification every 15 seconds when this dock is connected, once I disconnect it there’s no more issues
    TIA❤

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Месяц назад

      Since the dock connects via the USB-C cable, I don't believe there is a way to only push the display/monitor signals without charging the laptop.
      We haven't tested Microsoft Surface Pros with this Dell dock, but it would be worth loading Dell's firmware/drivers for the dock to see if that resolves the 'connecting' pop-up error:
      www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/dell-wd19tbs-dock/drivers

  • @ntrthepower
    @ntrthepower 5 месяцев назад

    I purchased same docking station and using with Macbook pro M1 chip. My concern, it's getting little bit hot than apple original charger. So, can i stop charge my laptop during i connected dell docking station?.

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  5 месяцев назад

      Yes! The dock will/should charge your MacBook through the USB-C connection cable without needing to connect your MacBook's power adapter. When the dock's USB-C is connected you should see the charge icon on the battery.

  • @bryan_ferrer
    @bryan_ferrer 2 года назад +1

    Are there compatibility issues when using macbooks(M1)? I think there are limitations and also you need to download firmware.

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  2 года назад

      We’ve tested with 2020 & 2021 M1 MacBook Airs (Big Sur & Monterey) and it has been mostly plug and play so far. Minor adjustments with the display settings depending on user preferences. Would be good to know of any errors/ limitations you experience and if the firmware update resolved those.

  • @tinukristen4417
    @tinukristen4417 4 месяца назад

    How about the speed?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  3 месяца назад

      If you are referencing responsiveness from mouse movement or keyboard actions, the speed is the same as if you were working on your laptop itself. Although, since this this walkthrough was made, we have been using the WD22TB4 dock in the field these days...update video coming soon!

  • @nasersim8
    @nasersim8 6 месяцев назад

    Hello I just wanted to ask does this only work on dell monitors?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  6 месяцев назад

      Negative! It will work with monitor with DisplayPort or HDMI ports. For a time we had some ppl with older monitors having DVI or VGA ports and were able to connect to these docks with a DVI to DisplayPort adapter.

    • @nasersim8
      @nasersim8 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@sculawtechs oh so it can work on other monitors than dell?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  6 месяцев назад

      @@nasersim8 Yes that is correct, just make sure the monitor has DisplayPort or HDMI ports!

    • @nasersim8
      @nasersim8 6 месяцев назад

      @@sculawtechs oh thank you very much

  • @bcmiguel78
    @bcmiguel78 Год назад

    Great video !!!!

  • @Mr.Titanium1911
    @Mr.Titanium1911 Год назад

    I connected my 5515 to the WD19DC with dual external monitors but I continue to get a duplicate screen when I have to manually detect every time. How can I remedy this?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      You can try running any firmware updates from the 'Dell Command Update' app, however, checking Dell's Dock compatibility list I'm not seeing the 5515 being compatible with the WD19DC:
      www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-au/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell_docking_compatibility_guide.pdf

  • @ismailsokail2488
    @ismailsokail2488 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @frankparedesleon
    @frankparedesleon 4 месяца назад

    Hello, I have 2 questions. 1. Is this compatible with a DELL Inspiron 5502/5509 laptop? 2. I want to connect 3 Samsung monitors, all of them are HDMI, the Dock Station has 2 Display Port ports, do I even need to buy the Display Port to HDMI adapters?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  3 месяца назад

      As long as the Insprion 5502/5509 has a USB-C port then you should be able to use this dock. Unfortunately, according to a Dell forum post, it seems you may not be able to run the 3 monitors:
      www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/latitude/connect-3-monitors-to-wd19tb-dock/647f8e1bf4ccf8a8deee0d84
      Additionally, being able to push to 3 monitors will also depend on if your Inspiron specs can handle it. As a non-dock workaround you may want to look into whether or not you can daisy chain the Samsung monitors together. Dell has some monitors with this capability so the technology is out there; however, beyond 2 monitors, you will be compromising on the resolutions you will be able to achieve. Ultimately, the more monitors you have the lower your resolution will be (also dependent on your laptop specs):
      www.dell.com/support/contents/en-us/videos/videoplayer/monitor-daisy-chaining/6335488088112

  • @wilsont1010
    @wilsont1010 2 года назад

    If the dock does not have its power brick plugged in, will it draw power from the laptop and supply to the downstream ports?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  2 года назад

      I do not believe the dock will draw power from the laptop if the power brick is not plugged in, but we can test that out and post any updates on a short.

  • @jenniferbijl6371
    @jenniferbijl6371 5 месяцев назад

    I'm using a Macbook Air from early 2015 that doesn't have the USB - C port. I have (2) USB 3 ports and (1) Thunderbolt 2 port. I looked online for a female USB C to male thunderbolt 2 adapter but the ones I found say they won't work for displays. Would a USB C to USB 3 adapter work? Is my laptop just too old to support this new tech? Any guidance for a solution would be appreciated. Thank you.

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  5 месяцев назад

      Looking around some forums, I haven't seen a usb-c to thunderbolt adapter available, where I feel like this dock would not be a good fit. BUT the HDMI to Thunderbolt 2 adapters are still available, where you could use that for a single external monitor, then use a USB dongle for one or both of the USB 3 ports to increase your number of USB ports available. It's not a clean solution, but it might help you get some more mileage on your 2015 MacBook.
      In general, if an older laptop still meets your needs then keep using it as long as you can. I think ppl are usually pushed to upgrade if apps they use no longer work with older laptops...but usually basic web browsing or checking email should be doable.

    • @jenniferbijl6371
      @jenniferbijl6371 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@sculawtechs Thank you for your reply. My laptop works great still and meets my needs just fine but I would consider buying a new one if buying a new dock and/or adapter cables starts to become too complicated and costly. The first part of your response is what I am currently using. It's a HP screen with a HDMI cable, connected to a HDMI to Thunderbolt 2/mini display adapter, which plugs into my thunderbolt 2 port. This works great.
      The problem is the two additional screens I would like to connect which are Acer and have DP cables. Am I following you correctly when I think you're saying to purchase a USB-A dongle to plug into my laptop and then look for DP to USB-A (or is it USB-A to DP?) adapter to plug the screens into the dongle? I'm finding the dongles for $10-20 and the adapters for $60-80 each. Am I on the right track?
      Would something like this work as well?
      www.amazon.com/Plugable-DisplayPort-Monitor-Ethernet-Compatible/dp/B08F2TSR43/ref=sr_1_12_sspa?crid=2F3PT9CGAFFEI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S_gNXdXOyw6XzUUZcFtOZewTK3PDVGorqnOFOclwFcZbH72OhpPaCZ51Wra2Eu7kLqHDAdVue-0eREaGBTLBPbBKZxsEXSzq-nVN_gA4wQ8l5c6t8dRqQn08u7CH47NoGHHUQ45kU2FVeQtpJfWT1gHwpK9uod0TQyPe3-pJcZtdJKI3a2FkZsnFrxpKF3XSnMZ370tSpELNcNU8VKwENkFGh7a7TTDk0S4WA877-8Ur8CjaAi74oN8Q1V43iKECDXIe3IzNnGe-fUdO9z8ztQDTHAcB-zlarEy8qE82Va4.PUcpCqXkwHXHl7LAw8WyIT1zf14OAbGMC01i3JC7tEA&dib_tag=se&keywords=Display+port+to+USB-A+Adapter&qid=1719855820&s=electronics&sprefix=display+port+to+usb-a+adapter%2Celectronics%2C585&sr=1-12-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1
      Thanks again for your help! Tech is not my forte but I'm trying.

    • @jenniferbijl6371
      @jenniferbijl6371 5 месяцев назад

      Would it be a possibility to Daisy Chain the screens to each other? Again, not tech savy, so forgive me if these are rudimentary questions. Just googling for options.

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  5 месяцев назад

      @@jenniferbijl6371 No worries! Something like the Plugable dock would be an alternative. One thing about the Plugable docks is that they use an app called DisplayLink for pushing an image to multiple displays. I also saw some DisplayPort to USB-A adapters on Amazon, so in theory those should also work.

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  5 месяцев назад

      @@jenniferbijl6371 Daisy chaining seems also be an option, but it will depend if your monitor supports that feature. For example, on some of the newer Dell monitors, there are DisplayPort 'in' ports in addition to a 'DP Out' port, where you could use that to daisy chain. Your monitors should have a manual online where you can do a word search to see if it has that feature. Cheers!

  • @filipebryan6320
    @filipebryan6320 Год назад

    Is it good for music production?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  6 месяцев назад

      Possibly, but I feel like there are a limited amount of USB ports, so depending on how many external devices you have it may not be the best option.

  • @cesarrmartiinez
    @cesarrmartiinez 2 года назад

    will this be compatible with MacBook Pro 2020 13 inch ? I don’t wanna waste my money I’m trying to do a dual monitor work from home set up

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  2 года назад +1

      TLDR: Avoid Dell's WD19TBS if you are running multiple displays with a MacBook!
      We have noticed issues with this dock and multi-displays on MacBooks, where it only pushes a single image to both screens. Instead we have been using the HyperDrive M1/M2 MacBook USB-C hubs as an alternative.

  • @sagar786able
    @sagar786able Год назад

    Does using Displayport instead of HDMI provides better performance with Macbook pro 2019? I have two Dell 2721DS hooked up but only one of them is running on full resolution which is 2560 X 1440. The second monitor can only go 2048 X 1152. I am using two HDMI cables to connect the dock to my monitors. Any inputs are highly appreciated!

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      Thanks for your questions Sagar! I'll we don't have the 2721DS monitor in our inventory, but I'll see if I can find something similar to test that out.

  • @shakenbake11
    @shakenbake11 Год назад

    why does the monitor have a usb cable in addition to DP?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад +1

      The USB cable is for the 4 additional USB ports built into the monitor. Since there are a limited amount of ports on the dock itself, I've been using the ports on the monitor to offset.

    • @shakenbake11
      @shakenbake11 Год назад

      @@sculawtechs thanks for the response,

  • @remedy5415
    @remedy5415 2 года назад

    What to do if when you plug it it it blinks three times and shuts off?

    • @joshchavez1234
      @joshchavez1234 2 года назад

      Same thing happening to me

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  2 года назад +1

      Checking Dell's forums and Reddit, it seems like that could be a few things, ranging from BIOS on your laptop and/or firmware updates for the dock. Here are a couple posts from Dell and Reddit that might relate to your issue. Hope that helps!
      www.dell.com/community/Inspiron/WD19TB-not-powering-up/td-p/7530447
      www.reddit.com/r/Dell/comments/is5mpc/dell_latitude_7280_with_wd19_dock/

  • @michaill5353
    @michaill5353 Год назад

    Does this dock also drive 2 FHD 75hz monitors?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  Год назад

      Our standard monitors are pretty basic, so I haven't tested with any FHD/75hz monitors. We'd need to check on Dell's site for the dock's manual to confirm...

  • @jpaonessa
    @jpaonessa 11 месяцев назад

    This dock works great with my Mac M2 Mini...my two Dell external displays work every time. My new Dell XPS 15 running WinBlows 11 is a different story, works about 50% of the time. Ironically the Dell bluetooth mouse and keyboard work perfectly with my Mac and only 75% of the time on the Dell. Dell & Windows = Garbage.

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  6 месяцев назад

      Here they only deploy Latitude and Precision models, so we haven't been able to try the XPS line. Latitude is ok for basic apps/tasks, Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDFs. The newer Precisions have a hardware bump and have been able to decrease their footprint.
      We haven't tried the M2 Mac Mini either, but we do have some M1 MacBook Airs and M2 MacBook Pros and there is a noticeable difference in performance vs the Dells. One downside for the M1 MacBook Airs and the Dell/Plugable docks is that they no longer push to dual displays. From what I've seen on the forums, this is due to an issue on Apple's side which I'm hoping changes soon.

  • @DahoodRex
    @DahoodRex 27 дней назад

    Hi i have a lenvovo laptop and when I plug any HDMI or DP in the slot and connect to my laptop it doesn't display anything to my monitor but detects it, I'm not sure if it has to do with the power on button cause it doesn't display white

  • @koolboyrik
    @koolboyrik 3 месяца назад

    Do it work with out laptop?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  3 месяца назад

      Yes, you will need a laptop to push a signal to the dock and connected monitors.

  • @emersonrivera2981
    @emersonrivera2981 6 месяцев назад +1

    Does this support 3 monitors and 1 laptop?

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  5 месяцев назад

      As far as we have seen, these docks have only supported 2 monitors, however we have some users who use it with an open laptop providing a smaller 3rd screen.

    • @leandroab1
      @leandroab1 2 месяца назад

      @@sculawtechs I'm also looking for a solution to use this dock with 3 monitors (plus a laptop).

    • @sculawtechs
      @sculawtechs  2 месяца назад

      @@leandroab1 We haven't tested this dock with 3 monitors yet, but if your laptop has the specs it can probably push a signal to 3 monitors. We have some WD22TB4 docks coming where we'll do a follow-up and can test a 3 monitor scenario with that dock.

    • @leandroab1
      @leandroab1 2 месяца назад

      @@sculawtechs Updating, I got a USB-C x Display Port cable and it worked for the 3rd monitor. So, the configuration I'm using is the 2 Display Ports and the USB-C from the Dock Station. I just couldn't use the HDMI, it didn't work here.