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    Alienware 17xR3 2D to 3D

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by swapnil2605, Mar 18, 2012.

  1. swapnil2605

    swapnil2605 Newbie

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    Hello,

    i have Alienware 17x laptop with following configuration,


    Intel® Core? i7 Processor 2860QM (2.50 Ghz, 8MB, 4C)

    2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580M

    8192MB 1333MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM [2x4096]

    44cm (17.3") WideHD+ (1600 x 900) WLED LCD


    I wanted have a 3D screen for my laptop. So i want to know that, is it possible to replace my 2D LCD to 3D easily without any hitch?

    i AM LOOKING FORWARD TO BUY THIS LCD,

    NEW 17.3 inch FHD TL 3D Display Laptop lcd Screen FOR Dell Alienware m17x r3 | eBay

    Thanks.
     
    swapnil2605, Mar 18, 2012
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  2. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    That wouldn't work because you would need a completely new display assembly with an IR cut out. The only place I know that does it is out of stock at the moment.
     
    widezu69, Mar 18, 2012
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  3. SlickDude80

    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    it is difficult to do. The LCD is housed inside the plastic panel. The only way to access it is to crack the plastic
     
    SlickDude80, Mar 18, 2012
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  4. swapnil2605

    swapnil2605 Newbie

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    Thank you for replies above mates.

    I can buy all the display assembly to work it out completely! Can you please tell me what are the things i need other than LCD panel?

    thanks
     
    swapnil2605, Mar 18, 2012
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  5. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    Why don't you just phone up Dell and buy the upgrade from them? They'll send a tech over to install it for you as well.
     
    widezu69, Mar 18, 2012
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  6. swapnil2605

    swapnil2605 Newbie

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    I will call Dell tomorrow on Monday to get the upgrade. But can i do it by myself? & will it work 100% if i do everything as told?
     
    swapnil2605, Mar 18, 2012
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  7. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    It is very difficult. You will have to buy an unassembled display assembly ie source it direct from the factory which would be impossible.
     
    widezu69, Mar 18, 2012
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  8. swapnil2605

    swapnil2605 Newbie

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    Is it really worth to have 3D display than regular LCD? I am really confused to keep using 2D or upgrade to 3D.

    I am thinking to buy a refurbished laptop having 3D display just to get a 3D experience!
     
    swapnil2605, Mar 18, 2012
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  9. Aikimox

    Aikimox Weihenstephaner!

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    There might a different motherboard revision required for the 3D screen to work properly. I'd do a research before spending money on such an upgrade. Also, Dell reps may not be able to 100% confirm this, hehe.
     
    Aikimox, Mar 18, 2012
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  10. swapnil2605

    swapnil2605 Newbie

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    The motherboard don't have any connection for LCD, it comes from graphics card. The graphics card that have supports the 3D LCDs
     
    swapnil2605, Mar 18, 2012
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  11. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Actually it is the motherboard that has the LCD connectors and not the graphics card.
    Also the motherboard for the 3D and non 3D M17x R3 version is the same. There are two connectors on it.
     
    katalin_2003, Mar 18, 2012
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  12. MrD1sturbed

    MrD1sturbed Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a similar question, but mine is actually the opposite. My R3 will be coming with the 120hz 3D screen and I would prefer the full HD 60hz screen (mostly so I can utilize Optimus). I bought mine from the outlet, which is why it has the screen I didn't really want. If I contact Dell after I receive it will they swap out the screen for the 60hz 1080p?
     
    MrD1sturbed, Mar 19, 2012
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  13. evgasr2

    evgasr2 Notebook Deity

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    yes katelin ,there is no diffrence between mobo.

    You need to have the emmiter to get 3d, so if you replace whole display assembly with the 3d version you will have 3D. but its better if you sell this one and buy a r3 with 3d , there you can save some $$$ , because no one have done this upgrade.
     
    evgasr2, Mar 19, 2012
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