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HP Envy 15-as129tu
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I have already connected an external monitor using the HDMI port - works perfectly. I want to connect a 2nd monitor, and have 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C and 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports available. I tried an adaptor from USB Type C to HDMI - no success. Then I tried a USB Type C cable to HMDI - no success. The cable compatibility is: DisplayPort passthrough and Thunderbolt 3 ports - which is not meaningful for me. How can I find out what will work for my laptop? Thanks in advance 

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@BeaconView

 

As per your PC's specification, you can use only one additional monitor, also, you can use a splitter for HDMI (however, HP does not support or recommend the same).

 

I hope that helps.

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Sandytechy20
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@BeaconView

 

Welcome to HP support community.

 

The type-c USB port on your device only supports these functions

USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub. Standard USB ports will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current. Some USB devices require power and require you to use a powered port. NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is off
 

You can refer page no.14 in this HP document:- Click here

 

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Sandytechy20
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Hi Sandy, thanks for your help. Is there any other way to connect a second external monitor to my laptop?

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@BeaconView

 

You can connect the secondary monitor to the HDMI port.

 

Cheers.

Sandytechy20
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Hi Sandy, I already have a monitor connected to the HDMI port; my problem is connecting a second external monitor. Thanks

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@BeaconView

 

As per your PC's specification, you can use only one additional monitor, also, you can use a splitter for HDMI (however, HP does not support or recommend the same).

 

I hope that helps.

To thank me for my efforts to help you, please mark my post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.

Cheers.

Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee

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Thanks Sandy. It seems I will have to buy a larger screen to get the 'real estate' that 2 monitors would have provided or replace the laptop.

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@BeaconView

 

You are right, good luck,
And let us know if you need anything else.

 

 Cheers.

Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee

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