Dell WD19S Series Docking Station User Manual

DELL WD19S Series Docking Station

Upgrading the WD19/WD19S series dock with the Cable Module Customer Kit

Summary: Information about the installation process required to upgrade the Dell WD19/WD19S series dock, using the appropriate Cable Module Customer Kit from Dell.

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The Dell WD19/WD19S series Dock Upgrade Process
The Dell WD19/WD19S series Dock is designed in three variations that all use the same dock base assembly.

The versions are:

  • Dell WD19/WD19S Dock
  • Dell WD19DC/WD19DCS Performance Dock
  • Dell WD19TB/WD19TBS Thunderbolt Dock

There are four upgrade customer kit options available that allow you to modify a WD19/WD19S series dock to a different configuration:

  • WD19/WD19S to WD19TB/WD19TBS kit with a 180 watt AC Adapter
  • WD19DC/WD19DCS to WD19TB/WD19TBS kit without an AC adapter
  • WD19/WD19S to WD19DC kit with a 210 watt AC adapter
  • WD19/WD19S to WD19DC/WD19DCS kit without an AC adapter

Note: For proper operation as a Dell Thunderbolt dock, a 180 watt A/C adapter is required. Whereas for proper operation as a Dell Performance Dock (using a dual connection to a Dell Precision Workstation,) a 210 watt A/C Adapter is required.

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Installation guide for the Upgrade Kit
Once you receive your upgrade kit for your Dell (WD19/WD19S) Dock, follow these steps to complete the dock upgrade:
Note: Before installing the upgrade, ensure that the most current Dock Firmware update is installed. You can download the firmware from the Dell Support Website.
Note: Remove All of the cables from the Dell Dock and disconnect the A/C adapter before changing the cable kit module.

  1. Turn the Dock so that the Dell Logo is pointing down and remove the two (2) Philips head screws from the cable module assembly
  2. Turn the Dock so that the Dell Logo is pointing up and slide the cable assembly from the dock’s base a few millimeters until it
  3. Tilt the cable module up slightly
  4. Remove the cable module from the dock’s base
  5. Remove the upgrade cable module from the shipping box
  6. Slide the new cable module down along the tracks on the dock’s base
  7. Slide the new cable module onto the dock’s base until its fully seated
  8. Turn the dock so that the Dell Logo is pointing down again
  9. Reinstall the two (2) Philips head screws
  10. Re-connect the cables (and the new A/C adapter if one was included in the kit)

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Affected Product
Dell Performance Dock – WD19DC, Dell Thunderbolt Dock – WD19TB

Product
Dell Dock WD19, Dell Performance Dock – WD19DCS, Dell Dock – WD19S, Dell Thunderbolt Dock – WD19TBS
Last Published Date
22 Apr 2021
Version 7
Article Type: Solution