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    AW 17 R2 Touchscreen Removal

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Tony V, Oct 25, 2015.

  1. Tony V

    Tony V Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    Does anyone know if it is possible to remove the glass touchscreen in the AW 17 R2 and replace it with the matte plastic? Of course this would remove the touch feature but would help with glare on the glass. I searched the AW 17 R2 service manual but it only mentions taking off the matte bezel on the display dissassembly. I suspect the glass is held on by adhesive and may be a pain to remove needing a heatgun and patience.
     
    Tony V, Oct 25, 2015
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  2. rinneh

    rinneh Notebook Prophet

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    The screen itself has its original coating still which is matte. But when you remove the touchscreen layer you lack a bezel.
     
    rinneh, Oct 25, 2015
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  3. Tony V

    Tony V Notebook Consultant

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    You can get a new bezel for $30 from parts-people, question is how do you remove the glass touchscreen. Is it held on by adhesive? The plastic bezel just clips on and off.
     
    Tony V, Oct 25, 2015
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  4. judal57

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    jesus christ !!! what are you going to do ?

    just buy an anti glare screen protector!!!!!!!

    http://www.amazon.com/Green-Onions-...eywords=alienware+anti+glare+screen+protector
     
    judal57, Oct 25, 2015
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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  6. Tony V

    Tony V Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you for the info I will not be removing the screen didnt even think of antiglare protector. Thanks!

    Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk
     
    Tony V, Oct 27, 2015
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    It's funny how one doesn't think of the simplest solutions first. :p
     
    Mr.Claw, Oct 28, 2015
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  8. judal57

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    i gave you the info and you say thanks to Porras
    [​IMG]
     
    judal57, Oct 28, 2015
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    Tony V Notebook Consultant

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    Lol well to be fair I was thanking for the info on how to remove the screen. but thank you judal57 for antiglare protector idea :)

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    Tony V, Oct 28, 2015
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    epic_ninja420 Notebook Geek

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    So for those who are not happy with the 220nit panel. would it be that hard to obtain a complete lid from a 300 nit r2 and swap them? I understand your mad at Dell for changing the panel but that might be an option if they dont do anything to rectify it for you guys.
     
    epic_ninja420, Oct 28, 2015
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  11. Tony V

    Tony V Notebook Consultant

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    Ya I found lg panel from r1 its 100$ was considering it

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    Tony V, Oct 28, 2015
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