Questions about Lenovo 40AC0135CH ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 Dock

If it's this model: https://www.lenovo.com/ch/de/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-c-series/Lenovo-IdeaPad-C340-14API/p/88IPC301189 it doesn't fit. It has USB-C ports but is not Thunderbolt. I would then suggest this dock: Lenovo ThinkPad USB C Dock (DisplayPort, VGA, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LAN/RJ45)

Scheinbar nicht. Nur der YOGA X380 --> https://support.lenovo.com/de/en/solutions/acc100356

The dock has a DisplayPort output. You should therefore use a

I use the docking station with a Lenovo X1 under Arch. However, I have only tested USB, Ethernet and charging via Thunderbolt 3 so far (everything works out-of-the-box). I haven't used external screens on the docking station (so I don't know if that works). I would say that if the Thunderbolt 3 port on the Dell XPS is running Linux, then chances are good that the docking station will also work.

Hi, I have the docking and it works with all laptops - except my Lenovo ThinkPad =). Mac, various HP laptops - all are loaded and work as desired. Whether connecting the hard drive via Thunderbolt is really faster is the question. Most external hard drives I know (or want to pay for) have the same transfer speed anyway whether USB (C, USB 2.0 is already lame...) or Thunderbolt. There are very few that have the real TB chipset and then the vast majority of (again, affordable) SSDs are only up to 500 MBit/s and not in the region of 3000 MBit/s.... So if your hard drive is not an exorbitantly expensive SSD, then you can connect it to the Lenovo docking no matter how. I also use it for RAW editing and have a TB SSD, but it's also a "slow" one and I don't notice any difference if I connect it via TB or USB... Even if I connect a "slow" but large classic hard drive to USB A or to the USB C port, there is no noticeable difference. I don't know the Surface Dock, but I don't think it should be any slower than this docking. Ultimately a matter of taste. I'm a little disappointed by the number of problems this ThinkPad dock causes.... Sometimes it loads, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it recognises disks, sometimes it doesn't. What's the point of plugging the keyboard into the USB port? I'm constantly plugging it back and forth until something works. It's simply enough to make you cry.... And the only thing that never works is the Lenovo ThinkPad for which I actually bought the docking.... So I don't really know if I would advise you to buy this docking or if I would choose the probably better fitting Microsoft product =)

Thanks for the info.

1000Mbps is for the Ethernet connection. The TB3 dock supports a higher speed on the TB3, you can also connect and use an external 10Gbit/s LAN adapter.

I have X1 carbon and it works with my Lenovo. Good luck

As far as I know, the docking stations are programmed specifically for brands and therefore it will probably not be comatible with Gigabyte.

The Thunderbolt 3 docking can be used because the Yoga 730 itself also has Thunderbolt ports. However, the Yoga 730 is not mentioned as compatible. As an alternative, the pure USB-C can also be used here no special Thunderbolt drivers are necessary, it may be that this causes less of a problem. USB C Docking. Lenovo ThinkPad USB C Dock (DisplayPort, VGA, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LAN/RJ45) I have both docks in use with no problems but also use them on Thinkpad X1 and T480s.

Thanks for the information!

If I see this correctly, your ideapad only has a USB-C port and no Thunderbold. USB-C has the same connector, but much less power than Thunderbold. You have bought the wrong dock, there are also docks for USB-C from Lenovo. Incidentally, the Thunderbold dock is an ingenious part if you have a corresponding Thunderbold connection on your notebook. I use the dock with 2 UDH screens not only with a Lenovo Thinkpad, but also with an HP Elite and even with an Apple Macbook Pro (but the extended screen doesn't work there). You have to be a bit creative when switching it on, but otherwise it works great...

I haven't tested with a lenovo, but with my dell xps 15 9570, Kubuntu 19.04, Kernel 5.0.0-15, either 1 hdmi and 1 displayport or both displayports work. So 2 monitors no problem. 3 I have not managed (but could work with displayport daisychaining). I have 1 1920*1200 monitor and 1 2560x1440 monitor. Internet works fine. However, if you want to virtualise with kvm vm's, they sometimes have problems with bridging (not debugged yet, so no idea what the problem is). I have not tested sound, but it is listed as audiodevice. TB3 pass-through (front port) also works. All in all, recommendable with linux ;-)

Unfortunately, I don't know. I use this station for a Yoga 920.

Hello, the reason for this is that the notebook is not charged via a USB-C power supply unit but via a separate one with a rectangular connection. The power supply that comes with the docking does not provide enough power, only 135W. The Y730 15 inch comes with a 135W and the 17 inch even with a 180W. You will be able to use the docking simply without charging your notebook. This was not intended in the design of the notebook.

I can't answer this for your Lenovo, but my Huawei Matebook X pro is also charged via the one cable. Otherwise the dock works fine, only with the dual screen KVM switch from ATEN (CS2943DP) there is trouble, but if you don't want to use something like that it is irrelevant for you. I have tried other docks (Caldigit and ATEN itself) and the Lenovo works best for me.

Yes ... According to the specification of the notebook, it has two Thunderbolt 3 ports and one of them is necessary for the docking station.

I can charge a 70W Fujitsu just fine. The dock has 120W. It doesn't have any other large consumers.

No, because the Lenovo L480 does not have a Thunderbolt3 port!

No, unfortunately only the connection at the back works. The connection at the front can be used to charge a mobile phone, for example, but the notebook including image transmission does not work.

Yes I have this with this docking and X1 Yoga 3rd Delock USB3.1 Cable Type-C, Thunderbolt3 (C - C, 2m, 3.1) Runs flawlessly, I would buy again

Insofar as it is a newer generation X1 Yoga with a Thunderbolt port, then yes.

Yes, it comes with a standard Lenovo charging cable. 135W as the name suggests with the intention of powering the PC via USB-C. Super cool device by the way

I use it in exactly this configuration and everything works tiptop.

The dock provides power to the notebook via Thunderbolt3. As long as the notebook has Thunderbolt3, you don't need an adapter. It's great that you only have one cable to the notebook.