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E-Port Replicator poor fit for Precision 3510
Through work, I have a Precision 3510 and docking station (E-Port Replicator (331-7950)) through our IT department. According to Dell support, the E-Port Replicator is the correct one to use with a 3510, but there's a 3 inch gap between the back of the laptop and the docking station because the bus socket is located at the back of the laptop instead of the middle.
Is there a way to fix this? Everything works fine, but it makes the whole setup look flimsy and badly designed.
jphughan
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December 13th, 2017 09:00
That gap is there because the early E Series Latitude models (and the Precision models that used the same docking connector) had their docking connector closer to the center of the laptop's underside, which of course resulted in the laptop being situated much closer to the "main" part of the dock. Around the Exx40 series models and the corresponding Precision models, the dock connector was moved right up against the rear edge of the system, creating this gap when docked. Normally, if you order one of these models AND order a dock at the same time, Dell includes a "spacer", which is essentially a piece of plastic that covers that gap that you see and allows somewhat easier positioning of the laptop over the docking connector. It's still not great for fitment or aesthetics, but it's better than what you have. You might be able to find one on eBay or something if you really want one, or maybe call Dell Spare Parts. I'm not sure the spacers are actually sold separately, though.
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December 13th, 2017 09:00
Well what do you know, the spacer can even be purchased online: www.dell.com/.../pc-accessories
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December 13th, 2017 10:00
Thanks. My IT department fulfilled the order, but it was drop shipped from Dell and didn't come with it.