No Video on Inspiron Desktop When Using Front USB Type-C Port

Summary: Learn about no video issue on an Inspiron desktop when connecting a monitor to the front USB Type-C port.

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Symptoms

Inspiron desktop may have no video when connecting a monitor to the front Type-C port.

Affected Platforms:

  • Inspiron 3020 Desktop
  • Inspiron 3910

Cause

This is working as designed that the front Type-C port on the affected platforms only supports the data transmission function.

Resolution

The front Type-C port on the affected platforms does not support video or audio streaming. Use the rear video port or graphics card's video port (HDMI or DisplayPort) to display video.

Affected Products

Inspiron 3020 Desktop, Inspiron 3910
Article Properties
Article Number: 000215917
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2026
Version:  5
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