![]() ![]() Even if you were successful in connecting the dock with the adapters you've shown, and not start a fire, the HDMI port will not work. ![]() This is because USB-C supports passing through video natively and USB-A does not. If you need HDMI output from your dock then there's still options, but they will likely cost more than the USB-C docks because they have more electronics in them to make it work. Since your computer has a USB-A port then find a dock with an attached USB-A cable. This could be quite dangerous and expensive. ![]() Please do not use the adapters pictured for anything, they violate the USB specification and run the risk of shorting out your power supply. I don't think it is likely to work, as a 61W USB-C power adapter is working at 20V (~3A) - while the USB hub inside the dock is usually powered at 5V. Whether or not the hub in the dock gets powered by the way of the type-C PD plugin depends on how exactly that Novoo hub is designed. The type-C PD connector on the dock will not enable you to power the old MacBook Pro via the USB A plug, as it does not support the same type of power delivery as USB type-C. However, if you connect it to a USB 2.0 computer, you will ofcourse not get USB 3.0 ports or speed on the dock. In theory, the USB related functionality such as the built-in 2 port USB hub, and the SD/TF-card reader will be able to function with your converter plug. Therefore you'll not be able to get the HDMI port on the dock working. The old USB A plug does not support what is known as "Alternate Mode" in USB Type-C. USB is backwards compatible, so connecting an USB 3 dock to a USB 2 (or older) system is not going to damage anything. The new dock will not damage your old USB A port.
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