This system has a USB type C port, however, the charging port is DC in port which cannot be changed or upgraded. Hence, USB type C cannot be used to charge Vostro 5471.
my important question is: can we connect a 60W powered hub (not a Dell) to Vostro 5471 USB-C port ?
I've been testing this hub for more than one year on a USB 3.0 upon the same notebook. No problems at all.
At the moment I am using USB-C port connecting an external 2.0 Creative soundblaster. When my Vostro 5471 is off, the soundblaster red led is always on. Is that normal ? USB-C port always gives power to external devices ?
During the first months after purchasing my notebook, it happened to burn the power circuits of an external 2.5 '' hard-drive connected to it. I had to buy a copy of the hard-disk model and replace the circuits to save my data.
Now I want to be sure that this USB-C port does not give any further problems. What can you reply ?
For anyone that comes across this thread, I thought it's worth knowing Dell U2520D monitor is charging my Vostro 5471 laptop via USB-C.
As I was just as confused with the answer marked as "solution" as I assumed it to be correct and still purchased the monitor thinking I won't be charging the laptop via USB-C.
However, once all setup, I can see it's charging. I don't know if this is something Dell supports or if there are any negatives in doing this but I can only assume it was an intended design.
Your response emboldened me to purchase the Dell P2419HC, and all is good with USB-C charging and display with single USB-C to USB-C cable (provided with monitor).
I might have gone with Dell P2419H if not for this thread. Thank You!
Yes. The dell support team isn't helpful (like all support teams), so i had to buy 65w charger + PD 3.0 cable. And it does charge. Of course you need power brick (at least 45w), and cable that will support delivery of such a big voltage, but it works. Spend ~13$ on this setup (i recommend using aliexpress for this). Very good thing tbh, i've had 2 chargers and they all broke, i think its better to spend 4$ on cable rather than 20$ for the whole charger.
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August 10th, 2019 02:00
Hi siftekhar,
This system has a USB type C port, however, the charging port is DC in port which cannot be changed or upgraded. Hence, USB type C cannot be used to charge Vostro 5471.
nyc10036
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August 9th, 2019 11:00
Does Dell a charger for it?
That would be the first clue if you don't want to read the manual.
siftekhar
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August 9th, 2019 12:00
The unit came with a 65w charger.
At least from this page there is no indication of USB-C charging capability but this could have been 'unofficially' supported, therefore the question.
Rhymernick
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April 26th, 2020 08:00
Good afternoon,
my important question is: can we connect a 60W powered hub (not a Dell) to Vostro 5471 USB-C port ?
I've been testing this hub for more than one year on a USB 3.0 upon the same notebook. No problems at all.
At the moment I am using USB-C port connecting an external 2.0 Creative soundblaster. When my Vostro 5471 is off, the soundblaster red led is always on. Is that normal ? USB-C port always gives power to external devices ?
During the first months after purchasing my notebook, it happened to burn the power circuits of an external 2.5 '' hard-drive connected to it. I had to buy a copy of the hard-disk model and replace the circuits to save my data.
Now I want to be sure that this USB-C port does not give any further problems. What can you reply ?
Thank you very much
Nick
Jam89
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November 26th, 2020 11:00
For anyone that comes across this thread, I thought it's worth knowing Dell U2520D monitor is charging my Vostro 5471 laptop via USB-C.
As I was just as confused with the answer marked as "solution" as I assumed it to be correct and still purchased the monitor thinking I won't be charging the laptop via USB-C.
However, once all setup, I can see it's charging. I don't know if this is something Dell supports or if there are any negatives in doing this but I can only assume it was an intended design.
shasu2
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February 27th, 2021 02:00
Your response emboldened me to purchase the Dell P2419HC, and all is good with USB-C charging and display with single USB-C to USB-C cable (provided with monitor).
I might have gone with Dell P2419H if not for this thread. Thank You!
gigzas
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August 16th, 2022 08:00
Yes. The dell support team isn't helpful (like all support teams), so i had to buy 65w charger + PD 3.0 cable. And it does charge. Of course you need power brick (at least 45w), and cable that will support delivery of such a big voltage, but it works. Spend ~13$ on this setup (i recommend using aliexpress for this). Very good thing tbh, i've had 2 chargers and they all broke, i think its better to spend 4$ on cable rather than 20$ for the whole charger.