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    Changing my 6990m for 780m in Alienware m 17x R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Burekdober, Mar 9, 2015.

  1. Burekdober

    Burekdober Notebook Guru

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    Dear Forum friends,
    recently I ordered 780m listed in this topic -> http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/fs-nvidia-gtx-780m.772071/#post-9949787 .
    THe 780m is 780m, removed from laptop GT60. It is listed that it runs stock MSI VBIOS (is this relevant?)

    Could someone give me a step by step how to install mentioned 780m into my m17x R3, considering all the factors:
    -I currently have 6990m (radeon -> new GPU Will be 780m NVidia
    -I have A12 bios currently installed
    -New NVidia 780m Will have MSI VBIOS

    SO, considering all the factors, how do I have to install this GPU to work?
    Thank you in advance and have a pleasant day :)
     
  2. GodlikeRU

    GodlikeRU Notebook Deity

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    Last edited: Mar 9, 2015
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    hrtbrker991 Notebook Consultant

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    Can you please before you change the vbios, save the original vbios and upload it for me. I have been looking for an original vbios. I would really appreciate it
     
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    hrtbrker991 Notebook Consultant

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    I can offer my wealth of knowledge on the subject of exactly what u need to do to install it properly without damaging it.
     
  5. Burekdober

    Burekdober Notebook Guru

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    Sent you a PM
    Sorry Im late :/(