My HP Envy Thunderbolt USB ports dont work

[michaelhow1]

How do you correct Thunderbolt USB not active on my HP Envy Laptop?

[asmita6658]

Hi @michaelhow1

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you with the USB port issue. 

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While you respond to that, please try these steps - HP PCs - Troubleshooting USB Connections 

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[michaelhow1]

Hi, thanks for responding. My Model number is : 3WE41UA#ABA       

[michaelhow1]

Hi, thanks for responding. My Model number is   3WE41UA#ABA

[asmita6658]

Thanks for replying @michaelhow1

1 USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen 1 (Data transfer up to 5 Gb/s, DP1.2, HP Sleep and Charge). This is not a Thunderbolt port.

Please refer to the product specs page - HP ENVY - 17-ae110nr Product Specifications

[michaelhow1]

Wow this is disapointing as my port on the left side has a Thunderbolt Logo, thats the main reason I purchased this model.

See photo

[praveen196]

@michaelhow1

Please let us know which device you would like to connect to the USB C type port.

USB Type-C port with HP Sleep and Charge When the computer is on, connects and charges a USB device that has a Type-C connector,

such as a cell phone, camera, activity tracker, or smartwatch, and provides high-speed data transfer.

– or –

Connects to various USB, video, HDMI, and LAN devices.

NOTE: Cables and/or adapters (purchased separately) may be required. – or – Connects a DisplayPort device that has a USB Type-C connector, providing display output.

Have a nice day!!

[michaelhow1]

Thanks for your help, I purchased my HP to transfer video from my SDI Camcorder to my Harddrive. I purchased a Blackmagic   Ultra Studio Mini Recorder with an apple adapter that goes from Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3. Why does my Laptop display a Thunderbolt 3 port if it is not Thunderbolt3?  This is not  the model needed evedently.🤔

[Riddle_Decipher]

@michaelhow1 That's because the USB Type-C on your laptop is designed to work only with Data transfer up to 5 Gb/s, DP1.2, HP Sleep and Charge,

Let me know if you need anything else.

[michaelhow1]

Again thank you.  I guess I am out of luck, and stuck with a new laptop that misrepresented its capabilities. 😡