T520 Quad Core docking station 4337 vs 4338

bizzito

Reputable
Jan 17, 2016
4
0
4,510
Hello,

I am happy with my T520 - i7 Quad core and I would like to buy a docking station for home. I am going to connect only one monitor to this dock. I understand the differences between 4337 and 4338 models, but actually I use 4337 dock with two monitors and 90 W adapter from one year and I have no problems. After reading ThinkWiki and some posts I understand that I have to use 4338 model. Unless it is working I am okay, but I am confused about the performance. Do you guys think that there may be issues with performance doe to the lower than recommended power supplying.

Here is some info. They are stating that lower power models are only for Dual Core T520 models.

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/ThinkPad_Dock_Series_3

Thank you!
 
Solution


Can't say for sure, I have mixed and matched power supplies on the connections often. At times I would see an error from the computer that states the attached power adapter will not properly power the computer when using a 90 W unit on my Lenovo W model laptops. I doubt it will damage anything, but it may not work properly.

bizzito

Reputable
Jan 17, 2016
4
0
4,510


Do you think the higher power supply may damage the 4337 dock which is designed for 90W adapter

Thank you!
 


Can't say for sure, I have mixed and matched power supplies on the connections often. At times I would see an error from the computer that states the attached power adapter will not properly power the computer when using a 90 W unit on my Lenovo W model laptops. I doubt it will damage anything, but it may not work properly.
 
Solution