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XPS 13 9300 -- Issue with Thunderbolt 3 dock
Hi there, I am using a Caldigit Mini Thunderbolt 3 dock and am experiencing a compatibility issue with the USB ports on the dock (the HDMI connections work fine).
Basically, any device which I plug into the USB ports seem to work only sporadically. Sometimes, I get the device malfunctioned error; other times, nothing at all.
I have updated all the drivers and enabled all Thunderbolt 3 related options in the BIOS.
Any idea what could be the issue here and how I could go about troubleshooting this? The USB ports on the TB3 dock works fine with my desktop computer (also running Windows 10).
I saw there have been some posts regarding TB3 compatibility on this laptop... seems like the TB3 controller might need an update or something? Could this be related?
Many thanks!
DELL-Jesse L
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March 19th, 2020 09:00
describee,
You may want to check out the website of the Caldigit Dock for any possible firmware update. Make sure you update the systems bios as well from the link here.
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March 20th, 2020 10:00
Thank you. After speaking to support and trying on other Tb3 laptops, I have come to the conclusion that the issue is with the dock.
How do I close the service request?
BigBaaadBob
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June 30th, 2020 09:00
I have the same problem with the Caldigit TS3+. Here are details:
When I plug the TS3+ into the 9300 using the supplied Caldigit cable using the "computer" port, power cycles on and off randomly every few seconds. I have a video of this.
When I disconnect the TS3+ the 9300 CPU is pegged for a while until the computer dies with a BSOD. I have a picture of this.
When I connect the 9300 to the downstream port on the TS3+ all of the other ports work correctly (the displays and USB ports) but of course the TS3 doesn't charge because the downstream port doesn't supply enough power.
The TS3+ works fine with an XPS13 9380.
The 9300 works fine with the dell supplied charger.
Summary: Since the TS3+ works fine with other laptops and specifically the 9380 and works fine with the 9300 when using the downstream port, there is apparently a incompatibility between the 9300 and the TS3+ with power delivery.
Personally, I suspect that Dell has a bug in the PD implementation on the 9300, but it might be a bug in the TS3+.
I've raised an issue with both Dell and Caldigit. So far no positive results.