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09-29-2022 09:24 AM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11
I recently bought the laptop model HP 17-cp0021na and have a Dell monitor which I want to connect to via USB c connection but when I plug it in it doesn't start to charge the laptop or show the display in the monitor. I can connect to this via my Dell laptop fine witht he same wire so unsure why this doesn't work, please help!!
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09-29-2022 01:33 PM
The specs of your machine is
https://support.hp.com/au-en/document/c07967990
It ONLY has 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate port which does NOT support Alt mode nor Power Delivery. You can NOT use it to
- Charge your machine,
- Connect to an external monitor with/without hub/dock/adapter
If you wish to connect 2 external monitors (only), you can use
Monitor 1: HDMI direct cable,
Monitor 2: Using a Displaylink Certified USB-A to HDMI adapter such as
For more connectivity, please use
True Universal Docking Stations
Regards.
BH
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