Can this be plugged into a USB hub or docking station and still work?
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Yes. One thing that I had to do thought was first hook it up directly to my laptop and get it working. Then I could move it to a hub and it would work. For me, it did not work right away attached to the hub but has worked fine since.
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There are no ports for a docking station. It does have HDMI (mini) out and USB ports.
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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.
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There is a docking station option listed at the bottom of the amazon listing for this computer. I do not own it but it seems to connect through USB 3 port. Hope this is helpful. Check it out here http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AKUAWD0
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From the pictures it should work fine. I have this docking station and has been working for 7 years now.
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I haven't used a docking station. The speakers I use connect by a cord. Sorry!
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There isn't anything that would support the dock when you remove the laptop. I got this to use as a substitute for the docking station at another work site. The USB hub works great. Not as easy as the dock but you just have to tether your power cord to the USB hub, then plug them in. I have a cheap stand for the docking station to raise it up to the correct level. Hope that helps!
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This doesn't have a Docking station.. It's a choice of Bluetooth, USB or Aux Cable..
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The previous answers have already covered the specific question, however I would add that depending on your laptop model, you should have an available USB 3.0 port on the side or back of it that is accessible when docked. Less convenient than permanently connecting the externals to the dock, but does work (that's what I do).
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER: Thanks for asking. Yes that drive will work just fine in this docking station.
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Exactly! You can plug as many devices as there are available ports and they will all work, as long as USB hub is connected to your computer.
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No, it will not work as a USB hub at all. It will only charge elcectronic devices....
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If I understand your question, the power to my laptop is directly plugged into the wall, not the docking station.
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You can get and adapter for cheap. However my docking station did not work so I just use the aux line anyway.
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Hi, Your machine does not have docking connectors therefore you can only use USB docking station like these.... https://www.google.com.au/search?q=hp+usb+docking+station&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENAU282&prmd=imvns&source=univ&tbm=shop&tbo=u&sa=X&ei=DaBVUM_OMaSXiQe5hIHQBg&sqi=2&ved=0CDcQrQQ&biw=1920&bih=976 JC
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Yes you sure can however be advised that I think you should use a powered USB hub... I have a wireless mouse and keyboard, a gigabit wired network adapter, and I have hooked up external drives to it... No issues... However one issue I have noticed: if you leave this thing unplugged for too long it forgets itself and you have to perform a reset up of all your stuff.. On the flip side if you leave it plugged in all the time it is frozen and you have to reset it.. I'm thinking about putting a timed outlet controller on it so it resets daily to prevent that..
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I have not tried. But before i responded - i just went and brought a USB fan. An tried it this morning at work. An yes the ports work. thank you. The USB i used probably required more power than the ports give out.