Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock with 90W Adapter (40AY0090AU)
The Lenovo ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock (40AY0090AU) connects a USB-C laptop to monitors, USB devices and a wired network through a single 1 m cable. It suits offices with mixed PC fleets, charging your notebook at 65 W with the included 90 W adapter and supporting multi-4K screens.
Key features
- One-cable connection: a single 1 m USB-C docking cable links your notebook to everything on the desk.
- Three video outputs: 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 and 1 x HDMI 2.0, rated Multi 4K at 60 Hz, so you can run several monitors. Actual resolution depends on your PC and monitor.
- Six USB ports: 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 (one with always-on charging), 2 x USB-A 2.0 and 1 x USB-C (10 Gbps) for keyboards, drives and phones.
- Notebook charging: 65 W with the included 90 W adapter, or up to 100 W with a 135 W Slim Tip adapter sold separately.
- IT-friendly management: automatic critical firmware updates, plus PXE boot, Wake-on-LAN and MAC address passthrough support on most ThinkPad notebooks.
Specifications
| Model | ThinkPad Universal USB-C Dock |
| Lenovo part number | 40AY0090AU |
| Video | 2 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.0 |
| Maximum resolution | Multi 4K at 60 Hz (supports up to 4 x 4K displays; actual resolution depends on PC and monitor) |
| USB ports | 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen 2 (1 always-on charging), 2 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-C (10 Gbps, 5 V / 3 A) |
| Audio | 1 x 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Network | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet |
| Charging | 65 W with 90 W adapter; up to 100 W with 135 W Slim Tip adapter (sold separately) |
| Docking cable | USB-C, 1 m |
| Security | Kensington lock slot, NanoSaver lock slot |
| Dimensions | 171 x 80 x 30 mm |
| Weight | From 325 g |
| Colour | Black |
| In the box | Dock, 90 W power adapter, power cord, USB-C cable, documentation |
| Warranty | 3 years, CRU |
Compatibility
- Notebooks that support industry-standard USB-C Alt-Mode or Thunderbolt through their Type-C port.
- Windows 10 and above.
- Qualified for 2020/2021 ThinkPad, ThinkBook and Lenovo notebooks.
- MAC address passthrough, Wake-on-LAN and the mirrored power button work on most Lenovo ThinkPad notebooks, but may not be available on other notebooks.
Who it's for
Suited to: office and hot-desk setups that want one dock for ThinkPad and other USB-C notebooks, with several monitors and wired networking. See more Lenovo notebooks and accessories.
Not suited to: notebooks that need more than 65 W without buying the separate 135 W adapter, or Thunderbolt 4 setups. For those, compare the Lenovo ThinkPad Universal Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
FAQs
How much power does the dock give my laptop?
It charges your notebook at 65 W with the included 90 W adapter. Charging reaches up to 100 W with a 135 W Slim Tip adapter, which is sold separately.
Does it work with non-Lenovo laptops?
Yes, it works with notebooks that support USB-C Alt-Mode or Thunderbolt through their Type-C port. Features such as MAC address passthrough may not be available on them.
Can I connect more than one 4K monitor?
Yes, it is rated Multi 4K at 60 Hz across 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 and 1 x HDMI 2.0. The resolution you get depends on your PC and monitors.
What is in the box?
The box includes the dock, a 90 W power adapter, a power cord, a USB-C cable and documentation.
