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VGA Monitor is Not Working on Docking Station: 5 Ways to Fix It
The video docking station may be the subject of malfunction
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Docking Station is a device that is used to connect the systems like laptops and desktops to other peripherals such as external monitors, keyboards, mice, etc.
When our readers attempted to connect their system to an external VGA display through the docking station, it was not working.
So they unplugged all of the wires from the system and docking station and attempted to rejoin them, but the problem persisted.
Some of our readers also found issues with theirsecond monitor which was not getting detectedon their Windows 11 system.
Why is the VGA monitor not working on docking station?
The factors that might be responsible for causing the problem discussed above in this article are listed below.
This article will provide you with the five best possible methods for resolving this issue.
How to fix the VGA monitor if it is not working on docking station?
1. Update the graphics driver
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2. Reconnect the wires
When a system or other peripherals such as a mouse or keyboard fail to function, it may indicate that the cable used to link them to the system is either damaged or weakly attached.
As a result, we request our users to inspect the cables for damage and reconnect them after unplugging them from the system.
If any of the wires are broken or damaged, unfortunately, you will need to replace them before trying again.
3. Update the Windows system
4. Rollback a problematic update
We usually recommend our readers to keep their systems updated at all times, but sometimes, a new patch can do more harm than good.
In this case, if the monitors stopped working on the docking station after a system update, it’s better to uninstall that update as shown in te solution above.
5. Physical damages
If there are any internal faults in the device or peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, or monitors, this might be the reason why you are facing such issues with the system and device.
We recommend connecting the VGA monitor to another system via the docking station and seeing if this works.
If it still does not function when connected to another system, it is time to replace or repair the VGA monitor and try again.
Is VGA better than HDMI?
HDMI is always a better choice when compared to VGA because VGA still uses the older standard that carries only the video signal and not audio.
The HDMI cables offer better performance and are not prone to the interference of other unwanted signals.
HDMI is preferred by most gamers for a better experience and performance while playing heavy games.
Also, here is the guide to fixing anydocking station issueson your Windows system.
Hope you found this article informative. Please let us know in the comments section below!
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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