Dell ended docking station production for WD15, TB16, and TB18DC USB Type-C docks on April 30, 2020.
If your dock is still under warranty, Dell continues to provide technical support for docking issues with a supported laptop or workstation.
Dell commercial laptops or workstations not in the compatibility list, the following table outlines the functionality and limitations of using WD15/TB16 dock with the unsupported computer.
| WD15/TB16 Dock | Dell Commercial Laptops |
|---|---|
| Power Delivery to Notebook | Yes |
| Display support through video ports | Yes (As per display resolution support specified in the user guide) |
| Data transfer through USB ports | Yes |
| Audio through analog audio ports | Yes |
| Wired Ethernet through RJ45 port | Yes |
| The dock power button emulates the computer power button. | Yes |
| MAC address pass-through | Yes |
| Wake on Dock | Yes |
| Wake-on-LAN | Yes |
| Firmware update over computer native operating system (Firmware Update Utility) | Depends on the Computer, See User Manual for more information. |
| Technical Support for issues related to Dock or Dock functionality. | Yes, if the dock is within the warranty period. |
Table 1: WD15/TB16 Dock
TB18DC is designed for use only with the Dell Precision 7000 Series laptops (7730/7530) with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Docks and supported computers that are still in-warranty:
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