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Lenovo - ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock - Black

Model: 40AY0090US
SKU: 10677478
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Customers love the product's overall performance, noting that it works great with no issues. They also appreciate its connectivity, especially how well it connects to all C-type laptops.

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Features
  • One Dock. No Limits

    Ideal for both office-based and remote working - critical firmware updates are installed automatically and traditional IT tools

  • One Cable. No Clutter

    ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock lets you savour blazing-fast data transfers, rapidly charge USB-C notebooks, and plug and play displays

  • One Remote Workforce. No Problem

    Whether end users are in the office, hot-desking, or working from home, IT managers can remotely and securely gather key information about the dock and its attached devices

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Specifications
  • Maximum Number of Displays Supported
    3
    Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)
    2
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Reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 26 reviews

88% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers love the product's overall performance, noting that it works great with no issues. They also appreciate its connectivity, especially how well it connects to all C-type laptops.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
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  • Connectivity (6)

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Is Best Buy now selling returned items as new?

    You tell me, received my docking station, upon opening it from the packing, I found the seal placed to seal the box by the manufacturer was cut. This is not new and why was it returned? This is not a rating on the product itself, this is a rating on Best Buy and their business practices.

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    Posted by AnnetteB

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Install Lenovo dock drivers before use.

    Pros: Reasonably priced, sturdy, plenty of modern connections along with gigabit ethernet. USB-C cord is about two feet which is welcomed over the 1 foot Thunderbolt docks. Not too long to be cumbersome, and not to short to be infective. Cons: Your PC might not find the ethernet drivers automatically. You will have to visit Lenovo site install universal dock LAN drivers. 2nd issue, I don't recommend installing the audio drivers for this. It doesn't pass USB audio through consistently.

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    Posted by HabaBone

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Dock

    This thing is a little spendy, but it's legit. This is definitely a high quality product from both the fit\finish and the functionality perspective. Comes with the USB-C cable and power brick\cord. Functioned immediately after plugging in the keyboard\mouse and two displayport monitors. Remember that this has it's own firmware that Lenovo software can update - so if there are problems with it behaving strangely check the firmware version for updates.

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    Posted by SEttlement

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

    Great overall charging block. Multitude of applications it can be useful for, and had several different charging ports that makes for a great overall experience.

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    Posted by GlennG

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice Doc

    Be carefull with older PCs and how/what they support via the USB C

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Questions & Answers
  • Does it have Display ports?

    Yes. This Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-c Docking Station, model number 40AY0090US, ships with 2x Display Port, 1x HDMI Port. There are also these additional ports on the dock: 1x Combo Audio Jack (3.5mm), Charging Port - DC-IN, USB Ports - 3x USB3.1, 2x USB2.0, 1x USB-C, 1x Gigabit Ethernet jack.

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  • Will it charges my laptop? I was wondering if this will charge my laptop through the docking station?

    That will depend on whether your laptop can be charged via its USB-c port or if it uses a dedicated, non-USB-c port for charging the laptop. If a dedicated non-USB-c port is used on your laptop for charging, you will not be able to charge your laptop via the USB-c port. You will still need to use the dedicated charging port on your laptop.

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  • Is the Thinkpad docking station type 40AY compatible with an ACER laptop aspire 5 (A517-52-522A) ?

    This Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-c Docking Station, model number 40AY0090US, is compatible with any brand laptop that has a USB-c port with video out capability. We recommend you check with your laptop manufacturer's web site for the specifications and capabilities of your specific model computer.

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  • If I hook my laptop and a monitor to this, can I work on my monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. with my laptop closed?

    Hey there, You can do so after adjusting certain settings when connected to a Windows based machine. To learn about the process, please visit the following Microsoft web address: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/learning-center/how-to-use-external-monitor-with-laptop-closed | Please feel free to reach out to us with any other questions!

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  • Can I transfer data from one thumb drive to another with this

    Hey patty, Yes, you can transfer data from drive to drive (the connected device) using this USB-C dock. Please feel free to reach out to us with any other questions!

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