I'm trying to set up an extended display with my HP 15-dw1083wm laptop and two large Dell monitors. Unfortunately, the USB-C ports on my laptop don't support video output. What devices or adapters do I need to make this work? I'm really stuck on this, any help would be appreciated!
3 Answers
Check what other ports your laptop has. If there's an HDMI port or a DisplayPort, you can simply use those. If you only have HDMI, you could use that and get a USB-A to HDMI DisplayLink adapter, but make sure it indicates 'DisplayLink' in the description. Alternatively, a docking station with multiple graphics ports could also do the trick! It really depends on the ports available on your monitors too.
Looks like the laptop has USB ports and was bought new this year, so it should still work with newer docks and adapters. Just ensure your monitors have compatible inputs!
You should consider getting a USB-C dock with DisplayLink support that has two display outputs. This type of dock can create video signals for your monitors, even if your laptop's USB-C ports don't handle video natively. So, it's a good workaround!
Just a heads up, if the USB-C port can’t pass video data, the dock won’t help, so check your laptop's specs first!
Thank you, I appreciate your help!