Have 2 LED monitors with VGA cables. I bought this adapter to try to plug it into the ThinkPad 3.0 Dock but can't get it to work. Any suggestions?
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the one that was sent to me was not the right connector, so I cannot help. They were so cheap that I just put them in the trash.
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You need a converter box which are fairly expensive. DVI are Digital and VGA are analog.
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Sounds like one of two things, one did you install the ThinkPad 3.0 drivers from their web site? And two are the monitors digatial or analog? if they are older ones they may be analog and if thats the case get the DVI-A adapter and they should work. Be sure to install the drivers first and see if that helps. Hope this helps.
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I have a Lenovo Yoga 13. This adapter has worked fro me on every system I've used that requires a VGA input. That is still about 90% of all monitors I see in my travels.
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I use the adapter on my Lenovo Yoga and it worked fine - first time with no hassles and no additional set up. Just plugged it in to HDMI Port and the standard VGA CORD INTO THE ADAPTER and the projector and everything worked perfectly including the animation & transitions on my Power Point slides.
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Unfortunately, the adaptor did not allow me to connect my new MacBook Pro (2014) to either of two 7-8 yr old Dell LCD flatscreen monitors. Attempts to get definitive explanations were fruitless. I was assured at purchase that the MacBook Pro would work with my existing Dell monitors by connecting with the VGA adapter. A similar HDMI adapter bought at same time from same vendor works fine for connecting same computer to a large flat TV.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Thanks for posting your question here, Freddy! As long as your laptop meets the hardware and software requirements (specified under 'Supported Operating Systems' section of the Product Description at Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows 10, 8, 7, XP (HDMI/DVI/ VGA to 2048x1152, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 6 USB Ports, 20W Power Adapter) ), it should work well with the dock irrespective of the brand of the laptop.Hope the above information helps! If you need any additional information, please do feel free to shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help!Thanks!Regards,RozePlugable Technologies MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Thanks for posting your question here, Freddy! As long as your laptop meets the hardware and software requirements (specified under 'Supported Operating Systems' section of the Product Description at Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows 10, 8, 7, XP (HDMI/DVI/ VGA to 2048x1152, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 6 USB Ports, 20W Power Adapter) ), it should work well with the dock irrespective of the brand of the laptop.Hope the above information helps! If you need any... » Read More MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Thanks for posting your question here, Freddy! As long as your laptop meets the hardware and software requirements (specified under 'Supported Operating Systems' section of the Product Description at Plugable UD-3000 USB 3.0 Universal Docking Station for Windows 10, 8, 7, XP (HDMI/DVI/ VGA to 2048x1152, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio, 6 USB Ports, 20W Power Adapter) ), it should work well with the dock irrespective of the brand of the laptop.Hope the above information helps! If you need any additional information, please do feel free to shoot us an email at support@plugable.com. We are here to help!Thanks!Regards,RozePlugable Technologies « Show Less
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I would check that all connections are not loose. It sounds like you have the power usb cable plugged in but check it's connection as well. I'd suggest contacting the company if you have further problems. My monitor has worked flawless since installing the adapter. Sorry to hear you are having issues.
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This Mini-DisplayPort DVI adapter will NOT work with a DVI-VGA adapter. You need a separate adapter for that. I test it myself because I needed it for setting up a presentation and it did not work.
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This is a serial port adapter, Not a VGA adapter.You are looking for a USB to VGA adapter.
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Mine is connected to a Dell Precision M6700 with a display port. I'm running two monitiors in addition to the laptop scrxeen for a total of three monitors. One monitor is connected to the VGA connector, and the other to the display port using the adapter and works fine
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The only adapters that I have seen are expensive active adapters. There are USB to Displayport adapters for just under $100.
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I think these could help you: Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 Docking Station (0A33970)
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You can use that, but I have never had much luck with the USB to VGA adapters. you may want to try to use something like this:StarTech DVI to VGA Cable Adapter, M/F (DVIVGAMF)
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Can't get it to run both monitors. Have one in the J5 and other one plugged into laptop. Sort of defeats purpose of a docking station
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For VGA I used the StarTech DP2VGA2 and for DVI I used the MDP2DVIS. I now use 6x Asus PB238 monitors, native displayport and I'm using MonoPrice mini-displayport to displayport cables with no adapters at all. All methods work similarly, although with native displayport I can send audio to each monitor as well.
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this adaptor converts from usb to RS232 serial. If that is what you are trying to do it will work well. It is not for VGA as that is a video format.
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I just got this and it does not work, based on the advice here. The docking connector does not even seem to be the right shape for my T420. Please advise.
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I am not using the adapter for that purpose. My need was to connect a second monitor to my desktop and it works perfectly. Installation was easy, plug the monitor cable into the adapter and plug the adaptor to the DVI port on the computer. Done, now have two monitors.