error msg Multiple Docking Stations Are Not Simultaneously Supported. Disconnect additional docking stations

 “Multiple Docking Stations Are Not Simultaneously Supported. Disconnect additional docking stations” during boot on Dell dock.

Under some circumstances a dell laptop attached to dell dock through ubs-c or thunderbolt connection, the laptop will throw an error on the screen, “Multiple Docking Stations Are Not Simultaneously Supported. Disconnect additional docking stations''

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Possible Resolution

Clearing and resetting the BIOS will remove the history of the previous docking stations from the system and set it up to accept the new one. Follow these steps to resolve the issue:

1. Try to update drivers using Dell Command and follow the prompts.  If the problem persisted, go to the next step.

2. Disconnect the docking station from your system.

3. Boot into the BIOS

1. Restart the system and tap the F2 key at the Dell Splash screen during system startup.

4. Clear the BIOS event logs

1. Go to System Logs and then BIOS Events.

2. Clear the logs.

5. Reset the system BIOS to factory defaults by clicking the Restore Settings button.

6. Reboot the system.

7. Connect the docking station.

8. The POST error will not re-occur.

If those steps fail, time to get another dock. There are many affordable docks starting less than $30 give those a try.

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Laptop Chargers

Many people have asked me should I get another laptop charger?  and the answer is "yes" if you can afford one. If you can't get one now, pick one up later.  Having extra laptop chargers will come in handle. 

drop by the Amazon and pick up a extra charger

Here are 3 populates manufactures laptop's adapters from amazon.

Dell Chargers from Amazon

HP Chargers & Adapters

Lenovo Chargers & Adapters

Laptop isn't holding the charges

If you have purchase any laptop few years back you may have noticed your laptop isn't holding charges as long as it was new.  Often you are running around looking for your laptop charging cables when you are in the middle of drafting an important document or just about to make that important purchase online.

HP, Dell and Lenovo have document on their version of how to troubleshooting this problem, see links below.

Dell - How to Troubleshoot Dell Laptop Battery Issues

HP - Testing and calibrating the battery

Lenovo - Popular Topics: Battery, Power, Boot

Rule of thumbs are, if you have laptop and it has been more than 3 years and you use it daily.  It often is the time to replace the battery.

Many laptops' battery can be replaced just by removing back cover's screws and the cover.  There are so many youtube videos about them.  Just enter Battery replacement + your laptop model number.

Purchase Batteries for Laptops on Amazon