USB 3.1 Type c possibilities

newhansen

Before I buy a bunch of useless usb3.1 type c cables I had these questions;

Would it be possible to charge my laptop through this port?
Would it be possible to have video out with an Usb 3.1 type c to HDMI adapter?

acer-aspire-7 a715 72g 76wl

Balatekie

newhansen said:

Okay thank you, I will buy the cables and see if it will work.

You are Welcome

newhansen

I can confirm the charging is not working

Balatekie

Hi newhansen, 

To know about USB C port [3.1] and features available through that, please click here

newhansen

Balatekie said:

Hi newhansen, 

To know about USB C port [3.1] and features available through that, please click here

Thanks for your reply. I am aware that it is possible to charge some laptops. But as the article sais:

  'Just because a device or cable supports USB-C does necessarily mean it also supports USB PD. So, you’ll need to make sure that the devices and cables you buy support both USB-C and USB PD.'

So, I hoped someone could say if this laptop supports this kind of function and in addition the HDMI function through usb 3.1 type c.

Balatekie

Hi newhansen, 

The laptop's USB 3.1 port is used to connect all USB C compatible devices. In order to use HDMI, you can buy USB 3.1 port to HDMI converter as shown in here

newhansen

Okay thank you, I will buy the cables and see if it will work.

Balatekie

newhansen said:

Okay thank you, I will buy the cables and see if it will work.

You are Welcome

newhansen

I can confirm the charging is not working

cottagefarmer

Why is this port not working for the adapters you indicated? You showed the product, I bought it and it doesn't work. I verified drivers. Using the Aspire A515, the USB 3.1 type C and trying to use the HDMI on the adapter.