Connect a docking station via USB to use an additional monitor

[Foghorn73]

We bought the laptop for business because of the 16GB Ram. Lots of multitasking and VMs, large display, strong hw, gigabit port, etc ...

No one said USB-C video was disabled!

What type of USB-A (3.1) dock works with my laptop? USB-C does not work in any way.
I now have 2 monitors for work, but I can only use one!
This faulty communication does not improve HP's reputation ...! USB-C basically supports video output, so this is just a marketing decision for HP. At the expense of the buyer, for a lot of money.

[HeikkiKU]

I have a similar case. Another word of warning: also power via USB-C is not working. 

The brochure for the product says: "Power your device or connect to an external display from just one USB-C™ port with 5 Gb/s signaling rate. And it's reversible, so you never have to worry about plugging in upside down." http://h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/getpdf.aspx/c06464778.pdf

[Jay_G24]

Hi @HeikkiKU

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[Foghorn73 · Accepted solution]

This is the perfect solution! More monitors, more USB ports!

https://www.club-3d.com/en/detail/2423/usb_3.2_gen_1_dual_display_4k60hz_docking_station/

[HeikkiKU]

Thank you for your reply @Jay_G24. My laptop is HP Pavilion Gaming - 15-ec0013no, product number: 8RR35EA#UUW.

Can you please confirm for me that the USB-C port does not have video or power enabled?

[HeikkiKU]

@Foghorn73, I am very surprised by your solution. This would signify that the laptop indeed HAS video enabled on the USB-C port. I am more confused why the HP USB-C G5 dock won't work then (tested with another laptop, the dock is ok).

I suppose the Club3D dock won't charge the laptop? I can see you have a power cable connected there.

[Foghorn73]

NO!

Power is OK, but video only works with USB-A! USB-C is disabled for video!

My information from distributor: it's "only" a gaming laptop, not for business use...😡 It means, you forget the multimonnitor game too...

[HeikkiKU]

In that case, I don't think you should mark a solution as accepted... the problem is not solved, you just bought another piece of technology to get around it...

[Foghorn73]

If you think... my problem is solved. You don't have other way than USB-A dock for this laptop. It's not an error of my laptop, it's a property. You can’t change it, you can just buy a tool that will help you. Of course with USB-A connection. I working at home office with two 24" monitor on this laptop.

1 month of torment until I found a solution. I tried 3 different USB-C devices.

[Foghorn73]

The only problem is that pre-purchase communication doesn’t tell you that. That's why I choose another product next time!