Connecting Surface Pro 6 to portable monitor

Question

Hi I have just bought a lenovo M15 portable monitor and have a microsoft surface pro-6 which I had hope to connect via USB (surface) to USBC (Monitor) but I'm having no luck. Does anyone know why/have a solution?

Answer 1

Hi Tom Grew,

Thank you for reaching Microsoft Community.

The USB port of the Surface Pro 6 is only for data transfer purposes. To connect an external monitor to the Surface Pro 6, you need to use its mini DisplayPort. Please see this page for more details: Troubleshoot connecting Surface to a second screen (microsoft.com).

Kind regards,

Marrion

Answer 2

Hi Tom Grew,

We have noticed that you haven’t replied to our first response yet. We would like to know if you still need some assistance on the concern raised. If yes, please reply back for us to further assist you.

Hope to hear from you.

Kind regards,

Marrion

Answer 3

Thanks Marrion. Do you know if the minidisplay port has power capacity too? I.e. would a minidisplay port to USBC lead work to project onto and power the portable monitor?

Answer 4

Hi Tom Grew,

Thank you for the response.

I'm sorry but no, the mini DisplayPort on the Surface Pro 6 won't be able to provide power to the portable monitor. Checking on the portable monitor specs though (ThinkVision M15 | 15.6" Mobile Monitor | 62CAUAR1US | Lenovo US), it has 2 USB-C ports. You'll probably need to use another USB-C cable going to the USB port of the power supply of the Surface which would provide 5volts @ 1amp=5 watts power to the monitor (Surface power supplies and charging requirements (microsoft.com)).

Kind regards,

Marrion

Answer 5

Hi Tom Grew,

We have notice that you haven't replied to our first response. We would like to know if you still need further assistance with your concern. If yes, don't hesitate to response back so we can further assist you.  Hope to hear from you soon.Kind regards,Lavenia