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meepstreet

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May 1st, 2019 01:00

TB16 unresponsive

Hi All, Raising a discussion for the first time here so be patient with me :) I have a Thunderbolt docking station (Model TB16; reg model K16A)) which isn't providing any service when the USB-C connector is plugged into any laptop. The TB16 itself sounds like the fan is spinning faster/is louder than normal. The "Power Adapter LED Indicator" on the front of the device (to the right of the 2 USB ports is illuminated when the USB-C cable (at the left side of the device) is connected to a laptop, however the light on the USB-C cable itself is not illuminated. I have tried swapping out another USB-C connector cable which I know works & I get exactly the same experience. Do you know if there is any other other way to interact with the TB16 so that I can further troubleshoot without connecting through the USB-C cable? I have checked the documentation for this device, but the info in there is quite limited: https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics/esuprt_docking_stations/dell-thunderbolt-dock-tb16_concept_guide_en-us.pdf Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, M

  • Jesse L (retired)

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    Posted May 1st, 2019 05:00

    meepstreet,

    Test the TB 16 on another laptop. Then read through the following document

    How to Use and Troubleshoot the TB16

    https://dell.to/2UNwM7T

     

    Also, provide the service tag for the tb16 if it has one.

     

     

     

     

    Jesse L (retired)

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    Posted May 9th, 2019 03:00

    Hi,

    Sorry I have been replying to the emails not on the web page.  

    I have tested the TB16 on multiple laptops with exactly the same behaviour.

    There is no service tag code on the TB16 other than what’s on the underneath:

    Reg model: K16A

    Reg Type No: K16A001

     

    I have already went through the troubleshooting article & not found any solutions.

    My laptop ST is  &

     

    Regards,

    Michael

     

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    Posted May 14th, 2019 01:00

    Hi there, Any ideas guys? Haven't heard much back from you's recently? Thanks, MP
  • rjraier

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    Posted November 18th, 2019 09:00

    Is the light on the USB-C connector lighting up when you plug it into a laptop?  If not, it is quite likely the cable is bad.  The cable is absolutely terrible, and fails frequently.