No audio/video out using USB-C with TBT3-UDC1

Thunderbolt TBT3-UDC1
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I’m unable to get audio and video out from my Plugable TBT3-UDC1 dock when connecting my Dell Inspiron 5593 personal laptop via USB-C. This laptop model series is listed on the Plugable website as being supported by the TBT3-UDC1. All dock functions work perfectly when I connect my Lenovo ThinkPad T590 work laptop via Thunderbolt 3.
Configuration:

  • Windows 10 Home (for the Dell Inspiron 5593)
  • Original USB-C/TBT3 cable that came with the dock
  • 2 Dell S2721D monitors connected via DisplayPort 1.2 cables
  • Audio out via the 3.5mm port to Logitech speakers

Troubleshooting steps I’ve tried:

  • Installation of DisplayLink Windows Driver Version 9.4 M0 from the Plugable website
  • Uninstalling and reinstalling the DisplayLink driver the following the steps outlined here:
    https://support.plugable.com/t/docking-station-not-detecting-monitor/5657
  • Disconnecting the dock, uninstalling the DisplayLink driver using DisplayLink Installation Cleaner (9.1.1462), rebooting, and then installing the DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Windows (10.0 M0) from the DisplayLink website.
  • Disconnecting the dock, uninstalling the DisplayLink driver using DisplayLink Installation Cleaner (9.1.1462), rebooting, and then reconnecting the dock to see if Windows would automatically install the correct driver.
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Hello Rob,

Thank you for contacting Plugable support! Sorry to hear about this issue. I’d be more than happy to assist you.

The TBT3-UDC1 does not use DisplayLink technology, so those drivers are not needed. I recommend removing them. In addition, the Dell Inspiron 5593 is not listed as a compatible model on our website: https://plugable.com/products/tbt3-udc1/

Looking at the specifications for your system, the USB-C port does not support USB-C DisplayPort video, output as such, the dock is incompatible. You’ll need to return this dock in favor of a more compatible product. I’d recommend a more traditional USB 3.0 dock.

Please don’t hesitate to let us know of other questions.

Thanks again for contacting Plugable support and best wishes!

Joshua Henry

Senior Engineer | Product Owner
Plugable Technologies

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Hi Joshua,
My mistake. I quickly looked through the compatibility list, saw Dell Inspiron at the top of the USB-C section, and then noticed that the 5590 series was listed but didn’t notice that it was for the Latitude line.

I really like the features that the TBT3-UDC1 provides with my work laptop, so I’ll probably put together a combo setup with my old UD-3000 dock.

Thanks much!
Rob

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