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    T400 Advanced Mini Dock- question

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Man With Arrow, May 10, 2015.

  1. Man With Arrow

    Man With Arrow Notebook Guru

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    I've been looking to buy an Advanced Mini Dock for my T400, to connect it to a 1440p display when I get one. I recently found out that the Advanced Mini Dock has a key, and the cheaper ones available of the 'bay have no key. So my question is- can the dock be used without a key?
     
    Man With Arrow, May 10, 2015
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  2. hhhd1

    hhhd1 Notebook Consultant

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    You may need to check maximum resolution supported by your laptop graphics card first.

    The dock should probably work without a key, someone else may need to verify this.
     
    hhhd1, May 10, 2015
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  3. Man With Arrow

    Man With Arrow Notebook Guru

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    Yeah, I've already verifird the card will work up to 2560x1600 with a Dual Link DVI.
    The dock is sold "unlocked, but no keys."
     
    Man With Arrow, May 11, 2015
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  4. hhhd1

    hhhd1 Notebook Consultant

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    Most likely it will work,

    Confirm with the seller, he should guarantee that it is working in it current condition.
     
    hhhd1, May 11, 2015
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    KLF NBR Super Modernator Super Moderator

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    The key is only needed to lock the laptop into the dock (and the dock is attached to the desk, so unwanted people cannot steal it). As long as the dock is in unlocked position it's fully usable even when there is no keys.
     
    KLF, May 12, 2015
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  6. Man With Arrow

    Man With Arrow Notebook Guru

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    The dock is going to be safe on my desk at home, so that OK. Thanks a lot!
     
    Man With Arrow, May 13, 2015
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