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    Anyone know if M17 R2 RGB screen fit R4 laptop?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Andi0000, Jul 16, 2012.

  1. Andi0000

    Andi0000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking to buy M17 R4 and swap screen with RGB from R2.

    Are the plugs the same in both screens on motherboards?
    I have heard that there is no converter in RGB version so just wondering would the screen replacement work in both cases.

    I would then sell R2 with screen from R4 :)

    Comments appreciated ....
     
    Andi0000, Jul 16, 2012
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    M17x R2 = 17.1" 16:10
    M17x R4 = 17.3" 16:9

    I don't think it's going to fit, you can be a guinea pig and test it out and report back.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jul 16, 2012
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    Wont fit, different aspect ratios.
     
    OblastSRT4, Jul 16, 2012
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  4. Andi0000

    Andi0000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks guys ...
    I did not consider the mechanical dimensions.
     
    Andi0000, Jul 16, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    bigtonyman, Jul 16, 2012
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