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    I do not know what this is.

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by mnicdao, Apr 23, 2011.

  1. mnicdao

    mnicdao Newbie

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    when i recieved my m17x r3 a couple of weeks ago, this small thing came with the accessories box. i have no idea what it is, maybe somebody can help give information about it.
     

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    zsports Notebook Enthusiast

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    optical audio connector
     
    zsports, Apr 23, 2011
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    remedy1978 Notebook Evangelist

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    Exactly. Its so you can run your audio out to a receiver which accepts optical in. You would just need to purchase a tostlink cable.
     
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    oh....so that's what it is! thank you.
     
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    zchay7e Notebook Consultant

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    Hey! That didn't come with my R2!!!! Why not??? Soundchip is the same.
     
    zchay7e, Apr 24, 2011
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    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Hey there zchay7e,

    Unfortunately our R2's didn't come decked out with a optical out sound port.
    You can only use the above gadget if you see the red optical laser coming out of the sound port.

    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Apr 24, 2011
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