On Saturday, 24-08-2024 at 22:55 b.mc6 wrote:
> I have an issue to report but don't know how to go about it. Here is the
> issue-
>
> Hello,
> There seems to be some issues with the 'ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2' and some
> operating systems that are based on Debian. I am not sure if this is the
> correct place to let a developer know but I have tried using the 'ThinkPad
> USB-C Dock Gen 2' with both Linux Mint and MXLinux and had the same issues
> with both. As they are both based on Debian I thought the issue should be
> raised here. Issues are-
>
> - Ethernet connection through the dock runs slow and then turns on and off.
>
> - Hdmi connection through the dock gives colour issues on screen, everything
> is darker than normal.
>
> There is more details about the issue on the linux mint forum here-
> https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=411140
>
> but there is no real solution.
> I believed in time the issue might be solved with kernal updates but the dock
> remains broken for some Linux users.Thanks.
Hi there.
Apologies for replying with out any useful information.
In the work place I had used docking stations for dual monitors, networks, to
virtual desktops, and they seemed to work great.
So at home I tried to use a StarTech USB-C docking station with my Debian
laptop. I had stability (connection like) issues where the network would not
remain connected, cutting in and out. I think there were monitor issues too. I
tested the docking station on a Windows 11 PC of similar brand and model, same
issues kept happening. I concluded that the pain was not worth it, and stopped
using docking stations. If I had more money, I would try other brands, but
doubting whether I would get success, I decided not to pursue the issue
further.
I would be curious how many people in this email list are using docking
stations with 100% reliability and success (and then what brand these the
working ones are)?
I hope you get to find a working solution.
After researching the 'ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2' online, I see that other
people also report issues. Since the number of reports I found were few, I
guess other people have success with the device?
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-T400-T500-and-newer-T-series-Laptops/Ethernet-keeps-disconnecting-ThinkPad-USB-C-Dock-Gen-2-Type-40AS-T14-Gen-1/m-p/5149453
Ethernet keeps disconnecting - ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 - Type 40AS & T14 Gen
1
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkBook-Laptops/ThinkPad-USB-C-Dock-Gen2-No-Video-Output/m-p/5161102
https://arstechnica.com/civis/threads/why-wont-this-usb-c-dock-work-with-my-home-pc.1489913/
https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/ht510459-dock-guidelines-and-troubleshooting
All the best with finding a resolution,
George.
