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    M17x R2 - looking for spare parts

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Hijakd, Nov 19, 2011.

  1. Hijakd

    Hijakd Notebook Geek

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    Hey guys is anyone out there parting out a m17x r2? I did the dumbest thing today when I was putting my machine back together after re-pasting the cpu again.....the little cord for the right side speaker led lights got caught by a screw and got cut in half.........nothing big just my right side speaker light dosent work anymore :(
     
    Hijakd, Nov 19, 2011
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  2. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    That happened to me once. I spliced it back together. Check this site,
     
    DR650SE, Nov 19, 2011
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  3. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    Why not try and solder the wire back together?
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 19, 2011
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    309antonios Newbie

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    By the looks of your avatar picture, its not just your speakers that lost functionality! Haha, as others have said, its easy enough to fix this little bigger of a wire!
     
    309antonios, Nov 22, 2011
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  5. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Theres like 4-5 wires in there. I did it myself once, but I just spliced it back together with electrical tape :p Took some time and steady hands though
     
    DR650SE, Nov 22, 2011
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  6. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    katalin_2003, Nov 22, 2011
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  7. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Yea, saw that earlier. Nice to be able to find such an odd part though.
     
    DR650SE, Nov 22, 2011
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  8. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    And so fast too :eek:
     
    katalin_2003, Nov 22, 2011
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  9. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    These guys have plenty:
    Alienware M17x parts

    Reliable too bought from them twice myself. They offer superfast DHL shipping.
     
    widezu69, Nov 22, 2011
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