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‎02-19-2022 06:59 AM

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Product: HP USB-C Universal Dock
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

Hello all,

 

I have an HP USB-C Universal Dock and an older Microsoft Surface Pro 3 (2012). The Surface Pro 3 does not have a USB-C port, but it has USB-A ports. Can I use the HP USB-C dock with the Surface Pro 3 using a USB C to USB A adapter? I'd like to be able to switch between two computers by unplugging the dock from one and into another without having to buy a KVM switch, if possible. 

 

Thanks in advance! 

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‎02-19-2022 08:19 AM

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This is a question I have never seen in the forum.

 

I would certainly give it a try. It shouldn't break anything.

 

If the dock is externally powered, be sure to use its power adapter.


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