How to set up a laptop docking station

Wow! I didn't expect my simple training video to take off. If I had known how popular it would get I would have used a tripod, LOL. Thanks for all the views and likes! As I mentioned in the description, this video shows some of the setup process and configuration of a Dell business laptop (Precision model, very similar to a Latitude-series) connected to a WD19TB docking station, dual 24" monitors on a Planar monitor stand (connected to the dock via DisplayPort cables and USB cables to activate the USB ports on the monitors), a Logitech wireless keyboard & mouse combo, and briefly discusses some config of these devices.

While no video can cover all the possible combinations of hardware available, this is a pretty standard business-class setup in today's "work from home" environment. Hope my video has been helpful to people, feel free to drop any questions in the comments. Thanks!

Hello 👋
The laptop should remain open while operating ? I usually see people fold it and the monitors are still operational

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Are both monitors hooked into the docking station or is there some kind of adapter involved in this?

How to connect 3 monitors in addition to laptop

Hey Mike, is it possible to connect a headphone jack to the docking station?

Thanks a lot! Took 10 minutes thanks to you! What confused me was, my docking station only had 1 display port. I figured out the hardware, but your configurations/settings made it so easy. Righteous bro!

whats the name of the device that split for 2 monitors in extended mode, ? thank you

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I have a Dell laptop Latitude 5530 and bought a Dell WD19S docking station and two Dell monitors SE2722H. I connected one monitor to the HDMI port of the docking station and the other monitor to the Display Port of the Docking station using a Dell Display to HDMI converter. The only monitor that works with the laptop display is the one connected to the HDMI port of the Docking station, while the other monitor that is connected to the Display port doesn't work.
What am I doing wrong?

Great stuff! Thank you so much. this was concise and straightforward. I am old school and very awkward with computers 😂

Thanks

Great tutorial! Thank you Mike!

I am really struggling with this and I wonder if I am being completely thick and somehow getting the cables wrong? I cannot for the life of me get my laptop to project onto the 2 screens but the laptop does indeed show the universal dock connected

Do I need my laptop's ubc-c to have display compatibility in order to use a docket like this for display?

Absolutely wonderful explanation! Thank you so much 🎉

Hello one of the monitors looks blurry what can I do?

What settings do I do to be able to close the laptop and just use the monitors?

If my laptop c port doesnt have thunder bolt sign this will work?

thank you

Thank You this wast extremely helpful

I have connected e16 thinkpad laptop with two dual monitors of dell p2722h by using promate 13 in 1 docking station.

One of the monitor flashes for every 15 mins. Its very irritating. The same goes for all of all our collegues. What could be the solution.

Thank you for the video. Once it's set up. Can the laptop be closed?

Brilliant straight forward instructions

very helpful, thanks for the help Patton Oswalt!

I’m trying to set up my home office as I’m going to be working remotely soon. I have the same dell docking station and two dell monitors. Do you just connect a display port cable from each monitor into the docking station?

If you plug the docking station out of and then back into the laptop would that keep the previously set up monitor configuration?

may God Bless you Mike, This was very helpful

thank you for your generous responds - very helpful

wireless Alienware keyboard - AW768, wireless Alienware mouse - AW610m, wireless Alienware headset- AW988, Alienware AW3418DW dual monitors, Aurora M18 R3 laptop

great training video: question: I have Alienware laptop m18, dual aw38dw monitors, wireless keyboard, mouse, headset. my monitors only have HDMI & DP connectivity. will the Dell WD19TB dock work with Alienware?? How can you configure the power options on the laptop in order to close the laptop w/o powering it down? any suggestions would be helpful thanks

Can l see two different things on 2screens

Very helpful. Thanks

Hey Mike. What about the screen resolutions for both monitors. More specifically the hertz . Is it possible to run one monitor at 120hz ? The other at 60? Thank you.

This helped so much but is there a way I can close my laptop lol and it not shut down my monitors

Honestly the most helpful video I have watched! Sure hope John watched.

If you have to take your laptop out, will your icons appear on the laptop then? Or do you have to make the icons screen #1 before you leave?

Help! My mouse is only working on 1 of the 3 screens. The display panel is on both the other screens but the mouse won't go to those screens.

Your video was so helpful. Thank you😊

Really helpful ❤

you sound like Bill Hader 😮

What is the perfect name/Model to place an order for this monitor. Thanks

What if your laptop doesn't have a USB c port?

I have a Dell Inspiron 15 3000. I bought a J5 Create mod JCD543 docking station and 2 Scepter HDMI 165 HZ monitors. By watching your video, I have the laptop and the 1 screen working. The second says "No Video Input." It is connected. When I go into settings it only shows 2 monitors. Also, if I close my laptop, it goes into sleep mode and I have not been able to find how to stop that. What I really want is to just use the 2 monitors most of the time and keep the laptop closed and out of the way. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to make the video and ignore the trolls who gave negative comments. I appreciate the help.

When adding the monitors to the dock. Should you use the same connector - display connector? I only received one with my order so trying to see if there is a work around to use hdmi or other type monitor connection or if I need to order anther display connector.

When i try doing this is only says 1 an2 monitor and both monitor show the same while the other one is different while in the video is say monitor 1 2 and 3 can you help me and show me what to do

Video told nothing didn’t show anything

Thanks Mike Smith that helped a lot