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Upgrade USB ports to full function ports?
Posted on 2/12/24 at 4:08 pm
Posted on 2/12/24 at 4:08 pm
My wife bought me a dual monitor extension for my laptop. I have enough ports but they do not support video. Can these be upgraded or am I stuck? TIA
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Posted on 2/12/24 at 5:24 pm to Ambassador
Thunderbolt?
Posted on 2/12/24 at 8:48 pm to Ambassador
How old is your laptop? What type of USB ports do you have? Tell us what your wife bought you.
ETA: I think you will need a USB-3.0 or USB-C port to do what you want to do.
ETA: I think you will need a USB-3.0 or USB-C port to do what you want to do.
This post was edited on 2/12/24 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 2/12/24 at 9:51 pm to Ambassador
Most connectivity ports in a laptop are going to be soldered onto the motherboard and aren’t (reasonably) upgradable, even if your CPU could otherwise handle it. Nothing keeping you from popping it open and taking a look, though.
Posted on 2/12/24 at 10:12 pm to Ambassador
Does your computer have a hdmi or display port output?
Posted on 2/13/24 at 7:32 am to Ambassador
Are you sure that USB-C port isn't a thunderbolt port? I think AMD doesn't always use thunderbolt but can do video over USB-C as well.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 8:03 am to Ambassador
The chart that everyone needs to know...
Posted on 2/13/24 at 9:29 am to Ambassador
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The computer is less than 1 year old. It has one USB C port and two USB A ports. She bought me a Domyfan 2 -- LINK
My ports do not process video. It needs to be a full function USB port to do so.
Link us to your device? I have a hard time believing that a relatively new laptop has zero display capable USB/display ports.
Posted on 2/13/24 at 12:14 pm to Joshjrn
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Link us to your device? I have a hard time believing that a relatively new laptop has zero display capable USB/display ports.
Kinda where I am.
ETA: He may not have adequate power capabilities or enough ports of the right type. Below is an image from the link he sent with min requirements.
https://www.domyfan.com/products/domyfan-s2-triple-screen-laptop-screen-extender
This post was edited on 2/13/24 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 2/13/24 at 12:20 pm to Ambassador
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It has one USB C port and two USB A ports
Does it also have an HDMI port because you will need one for that device with only 1 USB-C on your machine.
This post was edited on 2/13/24 at 12:21 pm
Posted on 2/13/24 at 12:58 pm to mdomingue
You'll need your power cord attached to run the two extra monitors. We are using these for traveling exec's and certain laptops need their power cords connected to make it work.
Posted on 2/16/24 at 7:59 am to broadhead
Thanks to everyone for their input. I am sorry for the delayed response; I have been on the road working and not checking the internet.
With your input I have found out this computer does not support video.
The laptop is a HP Laptop 17-cp2033dx.
Best Buy has indicated they can upgrade my ports. I guess I will see if that is the case.
With your input I have found out this computer does not support video.
The laptop is a HP Laptop 17-cp2033dx.
quote:
External notebook ports • 1 USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate (supports data transfer only and does not support charging or external monitors)(42) • 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate • 1 Headphone/microphone combo • 1 AC Smart pin • 1 HDMI 1.4b
Best Buy has indicated they can upgrade my ports. I guess I will see if that is the case.
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