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Dell Inspiron 5676 USB3.1 Type-C Motherboard Connector
Motherboard Diagram
Motherboard Connections Diagrams Confusion/Errors
Connector #8 - USB 2.0 cable connector (populated)
Connector #11 - Card Reader (UNpopulated) [Incorrectly labeled as USB 3.1 cable connector in pic above]
Connector #14 - USB 3.1 cable connector (populated)
Connector #13 - USB 3.1 Type-C cable connector (UNpopulated)
I've seen a few different configurations for the Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktops 5676. 5676 and 5680.
My 5676 (with Ryzen 7 2700X and Radeon RX 580) has these front panel connectors:
Labled as
Connector #2 - USB 3.1. Gen 1 port
Connector #5 - USB 3.1 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Connectors #4 - USB 2.0 ports (quantity of 2)
Ok, I get it that my particular model doesn't have the front panel type-c usb connector, but it does have a USB 3.1 Type-C connector on the motherboard.
My question is this:
Can I purchase an adapter part that connects to the motherboard 3.1 Type-C 20-pin connector to one or more USB 3.1 Type-C connectors on a PCIe slot cover? I have found one such adapter, but apparently it doesn't have any kind of circuit board to provide multiple ports (just has one type-c port).
Should this work? Or does it need something special like a dock connected to it?
leutzdave
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June 8th, 2021 14:00
Dell Support response is basically.
1) Configuration not tested.
2) Motherboard 3.1 Type-C connector not guaranteed to function, not a feature of this configuration.
3) You can try it.
Not happy with the response, but it is what it is.
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June 6th, 2021 13:00
We tried reaching you on a private message asking for the Service Tag number to ascertain the warranty but did not receive a response. Please feel free to reply to the private message whenever you are available.
leutzdave
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June 7th, 2021 17:00
Perhaps someone could reply about whether or not the motherboard 20-pin usb 3.1 type-c connector is even functional on this version of the Inspiron 5676?
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June 7th, 2021 17:00
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June 7th, 2021 19:00
Please delete the service tag from the public comments for security and privacy concerns. We have answered your query on a private message.
leutzdave
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June 8th, 2021 16:00
Possible (not yet tested) solution to add a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port (1 slot for card, 1 slot for port)
Expansion card
https://www.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-Internal-Connector-Expansion-Express/dp/B0832HDX6C
Extension cable
https://www.amazon.com/EZDIY-FAB-Header-Type-C-Extension-Cable-15inch/dp/B07DV86Y4Z