NOTE: Certain types of docking stations do not supply power to the computer so you may need to connect your computer's Power Adapter as well. This may be USB-C (similar to the example image) or regular USB depending on the type of docking station.
This power adapter and cable likely came with the docking station. Also be sure to plug in your keyboard and mouse. This may look something like the example image below. are still set up as before, ensure everything is still plugged in and skip to Step 3. If you only took your laptop home and your monitors, docking station, etc.
Note the size and shape of the available ports so that you can match them to the ports on the docking station you have when you need to reconnect your equipment.Ĭonnecting Your Monitors to Your Docking Station Below is an example of a Dell docking station with the ports labeled. There are many potential docking stations you may have.