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    Can i put an R4 Motherboard in an R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Rayleyne, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Rayleyne

    Rayleyne Notebook Consultant

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    As the title states, Can i put an R4 motherboard in an R3 chassis and have everything else in there working


    Keyboard
    Mouse
    120hz Display
    Etc, All will work fine yes? no? otherwise? Maybe?

    Because if i do that then i can take the 980m out of my other laptop and get lots of easy performance/upgrades.
     
    Rayleyne, Feb 7, 2017
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    woodzstack Alezka Computers , Official Clevo reseller.

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    I wish to know as well. Never thought about it, but you CAN do this with the M18X-R1 to the M18X-R2 with you switch a few things.
     
    woodzstack, Feb 10, 2017
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  3. Rayleyne

    Rayleyne Notebook Consultant

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    Any idea what things need to be changed for the 18x? Likely a similar set of things would need it here.
     
    Rayleyne, Feb 12, 2017
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  4. i has m11x

    i has m11x Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are talking about the M17x r3 and r4, yes you can. That is what I did. The only thing that does not work is the "Alienware" led under the monitor. You have to get a new led to make it work.
     
    i has m11x, Feb 12, 2017
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