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    M17x R1 Replacement Parts

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by GrassCube, Jul 29, 2012.

  1. GrassCube

    GrassCube Notebook Geek

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    After a recent FX problem, ALL the FX lights just died, and Dell is reluctant to help i decided to do a overhaul to my system myself.
    If you want something to be done, do it yourself, right? :cool:

    I want to buy the parts from Ebay, but because i rarely use it im having trouble finding what i need.

    Parts i want to replace:
    1.Palmrest (the screw sockets that hold it in place dried out and broke)
    2.MOBO (to make the FX light work again)
    3.GPU (from gtx 260 single to 280)

    What i wanted to ask is:
    1.Can i find A grade parts that i need, for the palmrest i managed to find only B grade.
    2.What are the right part No. of the MOBO and the GPU for the R1, i found a few MOBO posts but not sure if they are for m17x or R2.
    Same with the GPU not sure if what i find compatible with the R1.
     
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