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Dell USB-C and Thunderbolt Docks No Power Troubleshooting Guide

Summary: This article provides information about the No Power issues and the basic troubleshooting for Dell USB-C and Thunderbolt Docking Stations WD19S, WD19DCS, and, WD22TB4 Series.

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Instructions

Troubleshooting Steps for Dell USB-C and Thunderbolt Docking Stations No Power Issue.

Step 1: Initial Check

Plug the AC adapter power into the Docking Station and observe the initial behavior:

  • The docking Station power light blinked three times and then turned off.
  • The fan runs for 5 seconds and then turns off.

If the above behavior is observed, go to step 3. If not, move to step 2.

Step 2: Alternate AC Adapter Test

If the Docking Station does not power up:

  • Try a known-good AC adapter if available.
  • If the issue persists, contact Dell technical support.

Step 3: Connection Check

Ensure that the Dock Type-C cable is connected to compatible platforms with the latest BIOS/FW drivers:

  • Power on the platform.
  • Check if the dock Type-C cable LED lights up.
  • Verify if the dock power button lights up.
  • After logging into Windows, check the charging status in the bottom-right corner.
Note: If the Docking Station has power without "No Power" issues after completing the above steps, focus on platform-related issues. Continue troubleshooting if symptoms persist.

 

Affected Docking Stations:

  • Dell Docking Station - WD19S
  • Dell Performance Dock - WD19DCS
  • Dell Thunderbolt Dock - WD22TB4

Advanced Troubleshooting Link:

   


Affected Products

Dell Performance Dock – WD19DCS, Dell Dock – WD19S, Dell Thunderbolt Dock – WD22TB4
Article Properties
Article Number: 000223850
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 13 Jun 2025
Version:  3
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