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USB-C hdmi cord in one work with usb-c port. Or only with thunderbolt.

justin_162

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Jan 3, 2017
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HI i was wondering if i could buy a Usb-c to hdmi cord to connect my 2nd monitor to my laptop. My laptop doesnt have Thunderbolt but does have a USB-c plug on it. I was wondering if this would work.
 
Which exact laptop do you have so we can check. You should find the model# on the bottom of the laptop, sometimes hiding under the battery if it has a removable one.
 
well i'm not sure if a hdmi-usb c adapter works with a usb-c port without thunderbolt 3.. could be, could also be dependant on the screen itself