Spectre x360 13-ae013dx not detecting external monitor usb-c to hdmi

[BTS20]

Hello everyone.  I have seen several discussion threads about this topic and none of them have helped solve my issue.  So here goes...

I just bought a use HP Spectre X360 13-ae013dx from a private party.  I went through the HP system reset according to this article HP Notebook PCs - Using System Recovery, Factory Reset and Minimized Image Recovery Options | HP® Cu... and everything went great.

I have performed windows update as well as installed the HP support assistant to get all of the latest patches and drivers for the laptop.  

Now the issue:  I cannot get the laptop to detect an external monitor via either of the two USB-C ports using USB-C to HDMI hubs or a usb-c to hdmi cable.

I have tried 2 different usb-c hubs with HDMI as well as the usb-c to hdmi cable directly without any success.  These hubs do work with other laptops.  I have also tried 4 different monitors without success.  I even took it to Best Buy and they tried as well. 

If I plug in other devices such as usb mouse and keyboard to the usb-c hub it all works fine on the laptop.. Just not any video.

I'm baffled.

Some specs of the laptop

Product number:  2LU96UA

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Windows OS:  Windows 10 Version 1909 Build 18363.1411 (x64)

I'm up to try anything at this point so please fire away.

[KrazyToad]

@BTS20

Welcome to HP Support Community

I appreciate all your efforts and expertise in troubleshooting this issue

Please try running the Intel Driver & Support Assistant https://www.intel.in/content/www/in/en/support/detect.html

Thank you

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[BTS20]

Ok.. Ran the Intel support assistant and installed the native intel video drivers for the laptop.  Reboot and still no luck.  I contacted HP Sales last week and asked what HP dock is supported for this laptop and was told the G2 Dock 2uk37ut.  So i purchased one and now I'm trying to get it to work.  I plug it in and it is charging the laptop but the actual TB dock isn't detected by the Thurderbolt software.  Why is this so hard?   I have downloaded and ran the HP diagnostics which come back with no issues found.  What do I need to do next?  

[BTS20]

I have now fully reset the laptop back to factory.  I'm now on windows 10 x64 v2004 19041.1.  When I open the thunderbolt software I get an error "This Thunderbolt application is not in use anymore and can be safely uninstalled".

Under Device manager (showing hidden devices) there is no thunderbolt devices listed within System

I have updated Bios, chipset, graphics cards, etc.  

@HP Support I need definitive guidance:

1. Does HP have compatible drivers for the Intel Thunderbolt controller 1577 in my 13-ae013dx on Windows 1904+?

2. How do I get my Thunderbolt working so that I can use the Thunderbolt G2 dock I just bought!  

I have now spent at least 15 hours and hundreds of dollars working on this issue and it's either a driver incompatibility or a hardware problem.  Please advise.

[KrazyToad]

Thanks for keeping us posted

At this  point I suggest you contact HP Support in your region for further assistance

1) Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/ 
2) Select your product type below.
3) Enter the serial of your device. 
4) Select the country from the drop-down. 
5) Select the chat or get phone number options based on your preferences. 
6) Fill the web-form and proceed further.

Thank you