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    Has Anyone Tried The Thunderbolt/USB C Port?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by john green, Jan 27, 2016.

  1. john green

    john green Notebook Consultant

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    I can't get it to work. I bought a Sabrent USB C to SATA 2.5 inch HDD adapter and the best I can do is get it to recognize the drive (most times) and copy folder names but not much else. It could definitely be the fault of the Sabrent adapter.

    Anyone had success using this port?
     
    john green, Jan 27, 2016
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  2. altecX

    altecX Notebook Deity

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    It works perfectly fine when connected to my Nexus 6P.
     
    altecX, Jan 27, 2016
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  3. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    I think even if I told you mine did it wouldn't help in determining whether yours worked.

    I would suggest updating chipset and the TB controller drivers and see if that helps. Otherwise my finger is pointed to the Sabrent converter, I've on more than one occasion had very 'mixed bag' results with anything to do with drive enclosures or 'converter' cables like made by them.
     
    Lozz, Jan 29, 2016
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    I'm using a usbc to USB 3.1 x2 and USB 2.0 x1 adapter and it works brilliantly
     
    nickbarbs, Jan 30, 2016
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