How do I set up USB (Type C) dell universal docks?

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Instructions on how to set up a USB (Type C) Dell universal dock.

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▸Part 1: Setting Up the Universal Dock
  1. Open box and remove contents from box – There should be three components (Power Supply Cord, Dell Universal Dock, and Power Supply Box)

    Three components (Power Supply Cord, Dell Universal Dock, and Power Supply Box)
     
  2. Remove the Power Supply Box from the white box that it came in and remove the plastic bag from the Power Supply Cord – unwrap all cords
     
  3. Insert the side that has 3 circles in a shape of an upside-down triangle (3 prong side) of the Power Supply Cord into the corresponding 3 prong side of the Power Supply Box

    Insert the side that has 3 circles in a shape of an upside-down triangle (3 prong side) of the Power Supply Cord into the corresponding 3 prong side of the Power Supply Box
     
  4. Insert the other end of the Power Supply Cord into the wall or a surge protector

    Insert the other end of the Power Supply Cord into the wall or a surge protector
     
  5. Take the Dell Universal Dock out of the packaging and unwrap the plastic from it
     
  6. Using the pre-attached cord from the Power Supply Box (The end looks like a circle), insert it into corresponding side of the Dell Universal Dock

    Using the pre-attached cord from the Power Supply Box (The end looks like a circle), insert it into corresponding side of the Dell Universal Dock
     
  7. Using the pre-attached cord on the other side of the Dell Universal Dock, release the USB (Type C) by pulling it out – See below

    First step of releasing Type-C USBSecond step of releasing Type-C USBThird step of releasing Type-C USB
     
  8. Insert the USB (Type C) into your laptop

    Insert the USB (Type C) into your laptop
     

CONNECTING ETHERNET CORDS TO UNIVERSAL DOCK
 

The Ethernet Cord has clear plastic ends to each cord.
Picture of ethernet cord

  1. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cord to the Power Supply Box

    Connecting Ethernet cord to Power Supply Box
     
  2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet Cord to the Ethernet Port in the wall

    Ethernet port in wall
▸Part 2: Connecting Universal Dock to Laptop

VGA CORD
If your cord looks like the one below, you have a VGA Cord. You will need an additional adapter to connect the universal dock and it will be sent to you. Follow the corresponding steps:

VGA cord

  1. Remove the additional adapter and the additional cords out of the bag – they should look like the ones below

    Additional adapter and cords
     
  2. Insert one end of the VGA cord into the empty side of the adapter (A rectangle with holes)

    Insert one end of the VGA cord into the empty side of the adapter (A rectangle with holes)
     
  3. Insert the other end of the VGA Cord into the back of your monitor

    Insert the other end of the VGA Cord into the back of your monitor
     
  4. Insert the additional cord adapter into the adapter (Smaller side)

    Insert the additional cord adapter into the adapter (Smaller side)
     
  5. Insert the other end of the additional cord into the Power Supply Box

    Insert the other end of the additional cord into the Power Supply Box
     

HDMI CORD
If your cord looks like the one below, you have a HDMI Cord. Follow the corresponding steps:

HDMI cord

  1. Insert one end of the HDMI Cord into the Power Supply Box

    Insert one end of the HDMI Cord into the Power Supply Box
     
  2. Insert the other end of the HDMI Cord into the back of the monitor

    Insert the other end of the HDMI Cord into the back of the monitor
     

DISPLAY PORT
If your cord looks like the one below, you have a Display Port Cord. Follow the corresponding steps:

Display Port cord

  1. Insert one end of the Display Port Cord into the Power Supply Box

    Insert one end of the Display Port Cord into the Power Supply Box
     
  2. Insert the other end of the Display Port Cord into the back of your monitor

    Insert the other end of the Display Port Cord into the back of your monitor

 

DVI CORD

If your cord looks like the one below, you have a DVI Cord. You will need an additional adapter to connect the universal dock and it will be sent to you. Follow the corresponding steps:

DVI cord

  1. Remove the additional adapter out of the bag – they should look like the ones below

    Additional adapter for DVI
     
  2. Insert one end of the DVI Cord into the empty side of the adapter (A rectangle with holes)

    Insert one end of the DVI Cord into the empty side of the adapter (A rectangle with holes)
     
  3. Insert the other end of the DVI Cord into the back of your monitor

    Insert the other end of the DVI Cord into the back of your monitor
     
  4. Insert the other end of the additional adaptor into the Power Supply Box

    Insert the other end of the additional adaptor into the Power Supply Box

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Article ID: 41305
Created
Thu 10/26/17 8:58 AM
Modified
Fri 9/18/26 3:34 PM