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    Alienware 17 R1 GPU HEATSINK SCREWS SIZE

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Baqir, Apr 23, 2020.

  1. Baqir

    Baqir Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello guys i think i lost my screws for gpu heatsink does anyone know the size of screws and provide link if possible thanks.
     
    Baqir, Apr 23, 2020
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  2. IVHOTEP

    IVHOTEP Notebook Consultant

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    what, all of them?

    i was also undoing my gpu and lost one today...the plastic bag had a hole init
    i thought id find one other easily since i have fistfull of screws from other pcs butno luck, that one is “special”.
    i found it later but did another stupid thing-i broke the heatsink!
    so if you or anybody else tries to “bend” it a little-DONT!!!
    it was the slightest force and the thing cracked!
    i did put it back and the temps are just slightly higher, thinking of maybe doing an epoxy joint fix until replacment arrives
    now ill have to order (i would have anyhow) the allcopper one. it looks like its from one solid piece of metal.
    only thing is i dont know how or will it ever arrive from china or will it have a virus attached gratis
     
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  3. Baqir

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    I put it in plastic bag and left it somewhere i think while cleaning i threw it away so if you know the size of screw please do tell
     
    Baqir, Apr 24, 2020
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    ill be taking the heatsink off again later today or tomorrow so i will measure it then for you
     
    IVHOTEP, Apr 24, 2020
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  5. Baqir

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    I think it's m2x3mm but not sure.
     
    Baqir, Apr 24, 2020
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    yup
    diameter 2mm
    length 3
     
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  7. Baqir

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    Thank you soo much for confirming
     
    Baqir, Apr 24, 2020
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