Is it possible to add Thunderbolt capabilities to a laptop without it?
I’ve been wondering about this for quite a while now but could never find a proper answer to it. I understand that Thunderbolt 3 is a complex interface that just uses USB C, but could I in theory replace the hub or port on my laptop with a Thunderbolt compatible one? Or is it more like there’s an extra controller/chip that’s missing in the relay that makes it possible? I’ve been interested in external GPU’s for some time but never had a device with Thunderbolt3, just a plain USB-C. So yeah idk if this question even makes sense from a hardware point, but that’s the whole point of me asking. Thanks for any info at all, I’d love to learn more about it.
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Hi @billwithers ,
What is the model number of the laptop?
There's this option if the laptop supports it.
just a thought.
por jayeff
@jayeff Interesting idea but wouldn't I still need Thunderbolt capabilities to use this at all? I've got a HP 15t-dy100 CTO btw.
por billwithers
Hi @billwithers ,
Unfortunately your model laptop is not listed on the extensive list of compatible HP business laptop PCs listed in the link I provided so as @danj has said your laptop doesn't meet the requirements
por jayeff
Hi,
@jayeff . "HP Thunderbolt Dock 120W G2" is a Thunderbolt 3 device and can only work with a laptop that support thunderbolt . It does not add any Thunderbolt 3 capability.
My office laptop (DELL Latitude 3590) has USB Type-C with display port and power delivery. It was a bad surprise to discover that I cannot connect it to a Thunderbolt 3 dock (DELL TB16).
As @danj pointed out, this is confusing as the same connector can handle incompatible protocols.
I was looking for an adapter between my laptop and my Thunderbolt 3 dock but that does not seem to exist :(
por Laurent G
Hello,
I have the same issue, I am an owner of Dell Latitude 5591 i7-8850H which has 3x USB 3.1 (1 with Powershare), 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C (Display Port).
I just checked a product from D-LINK, the DUB-M810, which offers Thunderbolt connectivity through 1 of its ports. Would this solve the issue, or it’s always related to the logic internally of the motherboard, so it can’t be fixed in this way?
Thanks a lot in advance!
por anto17
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