7080 Micro power by USB-C

Question

Hi Chaps!

I just received and setup my new Dell 7080 Micro form factor. Very happy with it. I'm a digital nomad and purchased a Dell U2720Q to partner it. The U2720Q has an inbuilt PSU rather than an external power brick and is nice and light. I chose this pairing because the U2720Q can supply up to 130W via USB-C.

So, I ticked the option for the USB-C Alternate mode port on the 7080 thinking that "alternate" meant power delivery as an alternate mode to USB data. And I may have been wrong!

Would someone please confirm that the optional USB-C alternate mode port on the 7080 micro is unsuitable to receive Power Delivery?

And since dell don't make an adapter (they make one going the other way), would this be a functioning work-around:

Amazon.com: CERRXIAN 100W PD USB Type C Female Input to DC 7.4mm x 5.0mm (7.4x0.6) Power Charging Adapter & 6.5ft USB C PD Cable for Dell Latitude D830 D820 D630 D620 D610 D520 E4310(100w-7406Da) (Black): Computers & Accessories

It's the data pin in the middle that I'm concerned about, although I have disabled in BIOS the errors concerning power delivery.

DELL-Jesse L · Accepted Answer

awd_cm,

On the front of the chassis, the bottom port is the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port with PowerShare. The one above is USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. On the back the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port with Smart Power on is the first one on the left. Also, on the back the 2 on the right are USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. You can click here to view the 7080 manuals.

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

awd_cm,   Please allow me some time to review the information about the monitor.

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

awd_cm,   Getting information on the 7080 port.  I will post here shortly.

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

awd_cm,

Always-On USB Type-C (Thunderbolt)Charging.
The monitor allows you to charge your notebook or mobile devices through the Thunderbolt 3 active cable even when the monitor is powered off.
Go into the menu and select Personalize. Choose USB charging.

Click here to download the user manual for information about the monitor.

awd_cm · Answer

So the optional USB-C alternate mode card (which i have installed) is definitely not configured to accept USB-C Power Delivery?

DELL-Jesse L · Answer

awd_cm,   That is correct.

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7080 Micro power by USB-C

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