Slow Charger Message Displays on the Laptop When Connecting Dell Performance Dock WD19DC or WD19DCS
Summary: This article provides information about a message about slow charging that displays when a laptop is connected to Dell Performance Dock WD19DC or WD19DCS using dual USB-C connector.
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Symptoms
User of the impacted laptop may see the following message when connecting Dell Performance Dock WD19DC or WD19DCS using a dual USB type-C connector (Figure 1).
Battery saver
Slow charger
To speed up charging, use the charger that came with the device.
(Figure 1. Message about slow charging)
Affected Models:
- Dell Performance Dock - WD19DC
- Dell Performance Dock - WD19DCS
- Latitude 5420
- Latitude 5421
- Latitude 5430
- Latitude 7310
- Latitude 7410
- Latitude 9330
- Latitude 9430
- Latitude 9520
- Precision 5470
Cause
The impacted laptops only support Dell Performance Dock WD19DC or WD19DCS when connected using a single USB-C connector.
Resolution
Follow the steps below to recover from the issue.
- Disconnect the dual USB Type-C connector from the computer.
- Disconnect the AC adapter from the 7.4 mm DC-in power input on the dock. Leave it for 30 seconds.
- Connect the AC adapter to the 7.4 mm DC-in power input on the dock.
- Connect the single USB Type-C connector to the computer.
Note: To learn more, see the Dell Commercial Docking Compatibility Guide located in the Hardware Requirements section of the User’s Guide.
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Affected Products
Dell Performance Dock - WD19DC, Dell Performance Dock – WD19DCS, Latitude 7310, Latitude 9330, Latitude 5421, Latitude 7410, Latitude 9430, Latitude 9520, Latitude 5420, Latitude 5430, Precision 5470Article Properties
Article Number: 000215318
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2024
Version: 2
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