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Dell Performance Dock WD19DC or WD19DCS Shut Down When Connected to the Laptop Using a Dual USB Type-C Connector

Summary: This article provides information about an unexpected shutdown that may be seen on the Dell Performance Dock WD19DC or WD19DCS.

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Symptoms

User of the Dell Performance Dock WD19DC or WD19DCS may experience unexpected shutdown. The issue occurs when it is connected to the impacted laptop using a dual USB type-C connector.

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.

  1. Disconnect the dual USB Type-C connector from the computer.
  2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the 7.4 mm DC-in power input on the dock. Leave it for 30 seconds.
  3. Connect the AC adapter to the 7.4 mm DC-in power input on the dock.
  4. 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.

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 5470
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Article Number: 000215317
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 28 Jun 2023
Version:  1
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Article Number: 000215317
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 28 Jun 2023
Version:  1
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