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Fix: USB not Working on Dell Docking Station
Drivers or hardware issues could be the underlying cause
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Docking stationsare used to enhance connectivity and productivity in laptops. It is a device to connect your laptop to a keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer, backup drives, storage, and LAN, all at once. But the USB port is not working on a Dell docking station for many uses.
When the USB ports on a Dell docking station stop working, it becomes difficult to transfer data efficiently, access external storage, or even use the connected devices or peripherals connected. Keep reading to find out the solutions!
Why are my USB ports not working on my Dell docking station?
How do I fix the Dell docking station USB not working issue?
Before we proceed to the slightly complex ones, here are a few quick solutions to try:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Update drivers
If this doesn’t work, go toDell’s websiteand look for the latest version of the USB driver for your device. Make sure you download the driver compatible with your device and your Windows version.
Once you have updated the drivers, check whether the device is detected on your laptop’sDevice Manager.
However, updating driver manually can be tricky and even risky for your system. That being the case, it’s more effective to update all the PC drivers with specialized input from a dedicated driver application.
Outbyte Driver Updater
2. Update firmware
Make sure you have the latest BIOS on your laptop.Update BIOSon your device from the support website.
Also, verify whether the BIOS has a setting to turn on/off the USB and make sure it’s set toEnabled.
We hope this guide helped you when the Dell docking station USB is not working. If thedocking station is not detectedaltogether, you might have to run a hardware and devices troubleshooter.
Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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