For usb standard a b docking stations a laptop or tablet power supply will need to be connected to the computer to charge it while docked using usb. Refer to the user guidancetips of your computer to solve it if above two items do not work.
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Thinkpad usb c dock not charging laptop. Disconnect and reconnect the dock from the system. These driver and firmware packages are designed to fix any usb c problems. If your laptop is one of the models affected lenovo recommends to immediately update your system with new driver and firmware packages that are designed to resolve any usb c problem. That means that technically it doesnt matter what usb c charger you use it should be able to power up a laptop with a usb c charging port and power bank. Try plugging in the usb device into anther usb port on the docking station. Usb c docking the usb c connector is a new usb connector which enables the latest usb standard.
New docking stations with usb type c dell docking station usb 3 0 d3100 usb 3 0 universal docking station laptop docking stations in 2020 lenovo tp usb3 prodock 40a70045. In the real world this is taking a. If you own a thinkpad laptop go to lenovos support page scroll to the bottom and download the appropriate drivers. The usb c standard enables up to 100w of power to be delivered over a usb c. Disconnecting the dock from your computer and removing the power adapter from the dock. By tiara maulid october 30 2018.
Thinkpad usb 3 0 pro dock not charging laptop. Shut down your computer push hardware reset hole. Lenovo thinkpad docking station not charging laptop by tiara maulid december 9 2018 lenovo thinkpad t490s review pcmag lenovo thinkpad thunderbolt 3 dock thinkpad thunderbolt workstation dock lenovo thinkpad pro dock type 40a1 t440. Ensure using the 90 watt power adapter shipped along with the dock station. And reconnecting the power adapter to dock then reconnecting the dock to your computer.