My power port on my X220 is going funky. Would getting this docking station take care of that issue? Bypass that power port, I mean?
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Yes, the docking station has it's own Power Port, works beautifully. One recommendation, I have a couple of these stations and find that I still use the one that has a CD/DVD reader burner the most. Pay the extra get the CD/DVD upgrade. Good luck!
153035
Yes. As Steven mentioned, the docking station has it's own power port, so you won't have to rely on the power port on the laptop.
153036
The power from the Ultrabase does go into your X220 via another connection that is on the bottom of your machine, but if your main power port is "funky" (probably from being hit or bent) then it might be shorting inside the machine and potentially damaging other components.If that was my machine, I'd get it in right away to have the power port fixed.
153037
While on the dock the regular power port is unused, so unless there is a deeper problem than just the power port I think it may take care of it.
153038
As long as the problem is with your power connector, it should take care of the problem. Before purchasing the docking station, are you sure it is the connector and not an issue with your power adapter (e.g. a short, etc.)? I would check the adapter first if you can. Otherwise, the docking station should do the trick.
2087815
No. But if your laptop is charged, you don't need the laptop plugged in while you are using the docking station. You can still use the 2nd monitor and other peripherals you have attached to the docking station.
241402
It may be due to the settings. On the keyboard there is the blue button that activates an asus program. There is the notebook mode box where it enables and disables the docks power. This may be the problem. Simply leave it on off. If you need better detail I'll be happy to help.
794992
the adapters aren't perfect and they are $20 or more... i am going to wait to buy a docking station until there is a reasonable adapter.
760621
I think these could help you: Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Docking Station (0A33970)
294092
Yes, that is for the docking station. FYI, docking station does not come with a power supply. One cord which has one plug which plus into your laptop.
76211
You need to use a power adapter. Several of the ports no longer function (side note).
1030187
(Edit; the setup that was giving me fits: Thinkpad X230T>dockingstation>SIIG Switch>USB3.0 Hub with keyboard and mouse plugged into it) I found that the combination of this plugged into my thinkpad docking station (USB 2.0 are all that are available there) with an Anker 4-port hub (AH400) plugged into this, which then had my mouse would recognize immediately but my Microsoft Ergo 4000 keyboard would take 30-50 seconds to initialize after the login screen. (Keyboard worked fine at BIOS.) Very frustrating (though with such a long chain of peripherals, it's probably not crazy that there is a possibility of issues.) (Edit; the setup that was giving me fits: Thinkpad X230T>dockingstation>SIIG Switch>USB3.0 Hub with keyboard and mouse plugged into it) I found that the combination of this plugged into my thinkpad docking station (USB 2.0 are all that are available there) with an Anker 4-port hub (AH400) plugged into this, which then had my mouse would recognize immediately but my Microsoft Ergo 4000 keyboard would take 30-50 seconds to initialize after the login screen. (Keyboard worked fine at BIOS.) Very frustrating (though with such a long chain of peripherals, it's probably not crazy... » Read More (Edit; the setup that was giving me fits: Thinkpad X230T>dockingstation>SIIG Switch>USB3.0 Hub with keyboard and mouse plugged into it) I found that the combination of this plugged into my thinkpad docking station (USB 2.0 are all that are available there) with an Anker 4-port hub (AH400) plugged into this, which then had my mouse would recognize immediately but my Microsoft Ergo 4000 keyboard would take 30-50 seconds to initialize after the login screen. (Keyboard worked fine at BIOS.) Very frustrating (though with such a long chain of peripherals, it's probably not crazy that there is a possibility of issues.) « Show Less
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you have a moc book power, as usual, and the dock have is own power from another socket, hope it help you...
50257
Dear friend,have a nice day!Yes. The power hookup was a little confusing, but worked. hope that can help you.Best regardsSeller
1346328
You have to open your laptop, turn it on, then close it and dock it every time you want to use it. The power never seats right so it never works.
294093
Yes, that must be the Expansion Port 3. I have this on my Pavillion dv5 and have enjoyed using mine for years. Through the QuickDock I have a second monitor, sound and wireless keyboard/mouse tied to it and can disconnect everything with that connector. My laptop and monitor are propped up together so I can have a dual monitor set up. Per Triathlete, this does not come with a power supply that other buyers have wrongly assumed.
235753
The dock is always powered on. This meant that my attached drives were always spinning until I loaded their software that allowed me to tell them to power down after e.g. an hour of no data requests.
1509562
Thanks. You answered my question. The docking station is a wired connection.
322871
It is a thing that replicates the ports of your laptop, by forwarding data to and from its own ports. Docking stations like this one usually are also port replicators. E.g. your laptop has ports: USB, audio, network, VGA/DVI/DP (external video for a monitor) and more. The docking station has the same or bigger set of ports, and when you drop your laptop on it, they are automatically mounted as if they were internal laptop ports. You can attach a bunch of cables from stand-alone keyboard, mouse, several monitors, speakers - all to the docking station, and when you drop a laptop on it, they will be all instantly re-attached. That's why it's called port replicator. It's often that port replicators have more ports than the laptop had originally. E.g. laptop may only have a VGA port for one external monitor, but a docking station may have two (VGA + DVI or VGA + DisplayPort), so you can make a better workspace. It often has more USB ports as well. I am seeing 4 on my ultrabase, but the X220 itself only has 3. I think buying an X-series laptop without a decent docking station/port replicator means getting substantially less value for your money. Since I tried it for the first time, buying a docking station is a no-brainer decision for me (and it's also the reason why I don't buy certain brands of laptops - some of them do not come with good docking stations).
100828
Not sure to be honest. It is a pretty much generic dock station with a 25pin connector. I have an HP Pavillion i7 and it has been working great for more than a year. Nice to have extra USB plugs. I use a very large monitor, which is the main reason I bought this. I'm running Windows 8.1 and no issues there either. For the price I think it is a great deal; makes portability much easier.
1528500
I haven't used a docking station. The speakers I use connect by a cord. Sorry!