Laptop has HDMI port but i need to use display port

Question

Hi,

I have a Vostro 3420 which i use for work. My old setup had 2 screens which had display ports as connections. The new laptop only has 1 HDMI input.

I am struggling to connect the 2 screens as it wont recognise them. I bought these two items:

YOXITIXOY 4K DisplayPort to HDMI 1.8M Cable, Gold-Plated DisplayPort (DP) to HDMI Cable Compatible for Lenovo, Dell, HP, Asus and other brand (1.8M*1) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

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StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Dual HDMI Adapter - 1x 4K 30Hz & 1x 1080p - External Video & Graphics Card - USB Type-A to HDMI Dual Monitor Display Adapter - Supports Windows Only - Black (USB32HD2) : Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

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I am looking to use it as an extended display setup.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Chino de Oro · Answer

You will need an adapter that connects USB-C port to dual DisplayPort.

Connecting the USB-C connector to your laptop USB-C w/displayport logo.

Then connecting each of DisplayPort to from the adapter to DisplayPort cables connecting to your monitors.

Jackwebb · Answer

Hi there, Thanks for your reply - my laptop does not have a USB C port. it does have 3 standard USB ports though.

Chino de Oro · Answer

You can use one monitor with HDMI and one monitor with USB port. However, many cable/adapter are uni-directional, signals travel from DisplayPort to HDMI. You need to use adapter with a USB connector for signal conversion.

First monitor HDMI to DisplayPort adapter.

Second monitor USB DisplayLink adapter.

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Laptop has HDMI port but i need to use display port

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